Volume 15 #4 October 26th, 2009
Baja’s English Language Newspaper
.com
Fishing Season Is Here, And They’re Jumping Into The Boat!
Enough With The Par utilities like power lines un-
derground. Back then the Par Vial Meeting Open
Vial Already! To The Public
hotel association of Los
Cabos funded a study ex-
ecuted by a company known
Businessmen and hoteliers call downtown as RDF and the completed And in English! With Q&A Session! You can
construction a failed project study was delivered to city finally get all your questions answered
hall. The project, built with BY DORIS OPEN
BY LISSETTE VALENTIN state money, began in July
2008 and was supposed to
be completed in March of Francisco Rincon, official tion. The event is Thursday,
For more on the Par Vial spokesman for the Par Vial, November 5, at 5:30 pm. at
watch the video at this year. As in eight months
ago. will make a presentation Scoop Supper Club on
www.gringogazette.tv about the program’s con- Leona Vicario (the “down”
Solis and the Hotel As-
sociation cite problems with struction costs, the problems street), four blocks up from
The Coordination Com- to finish the project before the the new pavement, the lack encountered, and about the Puerto Paraiso mall.
mittee of Los Cabos (which end of October. They’re of parking meters for the few where the project is headed There will be two for one
acts as a liaison between even willing to pay more remaining parking spaces in next. There will be a ques- drinks and free munchies
government and businesses) taxes to get the thing finished downtown Cabo, the lack of tion and answer oportunity at R.S.V.P.required, by emailing
headed by John Solis, and a and finished correctly. free or inexpensive parking the end of Rincon’ presenta- david@scoopcabosan
group of hotel executives The idea to tear up for locals and tourists, and lucas.com
have publicly said they are fed Cabo’s streets was hatched ST
up with what they are calling back in 2006 after suffering
pedicabs and horses pulling AUGU The date Governor Agundez
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carriages blocking the streets.
the delays and poor manage- numerous problems with a They call the Par Vial a failed has promised the street
ment of the Par Vial construc- faulty, inadequate and out work in downtown
tion project and are pleading dated sewer system, and be- Continued on page 22 Cabo San Lucas
with government authorities cause of the desire to put INDEX will be finished
Que Pasa?...................2
Gringo Gazette PRESORT STD State News.................3 To see an interview
P.O.Box 13168 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Fish Report..............21
Palm Desert, CA 92255 with Mayor Rene
VISTA, CA Directory of Services...14
Timeshare News.........12 Nunez speaking about
Return Service Requested PERMIT NO 11
Restaurant Guide...24-25 the downtown street
Classifieds............26-27 construction, go to
Subscriptions..............8 www.gringogazette.tv
La Paz Section..........30
Entertainment Calenda.36 For more on the Par Vial
Calendar...................33 watch the video at
Maps..................33-35 www.gringogazette.tv
October 26th, 2009 .COM
expedition to Cabo San
Lucas. Participants in the
spectacle, who were dressed
in Halloween costumes,
kissed “hasta la bye bye” to
November 2, starting at 6 pm. the boaters, who should ar-
It’s a good way to see an rive in Cabo for their annual
Day of The Dead al- ancient indigenous tradition, party on Saturday, November
most here. Mexico Cel- and a good photo opp. 7. This is not a race, it’s just a
ebrates the Day of the Dead Hundreds of sailboats big ol party, and these people
on November 1 and 2, and on their way. Nearly 200 do that well.
this year the local Public Re- sailboats were on display at Young and skinny for-
lations association will the west end of Shelter Island ever seminar benefits Hu-
present a Day of the Dead in San Diego last week at the mane Society. On October
altar exhibition at the Mall in farewell ceremony for the 18 the Desert Spa at Villa del
Cabo San Lucas on Monday, Baja Ha-Ha annual boating Arco in San Lucas hosted a
weight loss and anti-aging
seminar led by Robyn
Littlewood, professional
trainer and yoga instructor,
and nutritionist Amber
Speckman. The three hour
seminar aimed to teach locals
and visitors how to better
take care of their bodies and
minds through instruction in
permanent weight lost and
body wellness techniques,
and the $20 admission price
was donated to the Los
Cabos Humane Society.
Speckman started by
giving information on how to
rejuvenate your body and
create hormonal balance
through good nutrition and
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simple lifestyle changes fol-
lowed by a fun and interac-
tive speech by Littlewood
about how to become fit and
strong through disciplined
exercise routine. The 30 at-
tendees, mostly older
women, were also treated to
appetizers, healthy drinks and
chair massages. If you would
like to be young and skinny
forever and are interested in
receiving a private nutrition
consultation or fitness train-
ing session, contact Amber
Speckman at (624) 1388-
Continued on page 4
Emergency
Number
Our public safety
honchos have
launched emergency
phone numbers to
call the police. No,
it’s not 911, If you are
caling from either a
cell phone or a a land
line, call 066.
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.COM October 26th, 2009
Court favors Hotel Los How bad is this? Pretty the municipalities of
Arcos over workers’ bad, the effects of the swine Comondu, Loreto and
union. In a move that seems flu and the perception that Mulege which were hit hard
to be purely political, the dis- Mexico is dangerous. Tour- by hurricane Jimena last
trict labor court ruled in fa- ism is off 17%, and hotel month. Small loans from
vor of the Los Arcos hotel in bookings nationwide, of $2,000 to $10,000 will be
La Paz, where the workers’ 12.5%. approved, said state
union has been on strike for Dengue fever spreads. economy minister Jorge Vale,
almost a year and the hotel Following the heavy rains who added that the funds will
shut down. hurricane Jimena brought to reach some 90 percent of
The hotel is owned by the La Paz, the city’s health de- business owners whose infra-
Coppola family, whose partment has reported 152 structure was affected by the
older brother, Luis, is a cases of dengue fever, an ill- hurricane. A total of 846 busi-
Senator for the PAN party, ness spread by mosquitoes, nesses in these areas were hit
which is the same party that which breed in puddles of by Jimena, said Vale, which one count of conspiracy to meal ticket.
Mexican president Felipe standing water. Between prompted the government to receive and sell stolen petro- Mexican watchdog
Calderon belongs to. Al- January and August there come to their rescue. leum products. wants to halt key oil
though Southern Baja is in were just 120 cases, but the Swim against cancer a Mexico shuts down project. Mexico’s own
the hands of the PRD party, number of infected people success. Over 70 people state-run power company. watchdog wants energy mo-
Luis Coppola recently an- jumped to 272 in just the took part in a 20-mile swim- The federal government nopoly Pemex to ditch new
nounced his candidacy for past two months due to stag- ming marathon in La Paz bay wiped out the Central Light contracts at its key
state governor when Gover- nant waters throughout the last week. The women’s can- and Power Company (LFC), Chicontepec oil field but the
nor Narciso Agundez leaves city of La Paz. The city has cer awareness event took off the state-owned company state-owned company said it
office in early 2011 launched a fumigation pro- at the Coyote beach, near
The union went on strike gram, which is only mildly ef- Tecolote, with the Santory
demanding higher salaries fective. Residents have been team emerging victorious.
and benefits but the court asked to please eliminate and The team included eight mem-
that heard the case found standing water in and around bers between the ages of 13
that the hotel was paying their homes in order to curb and 18 and an adult captain.
higher wages than those es- the proliferation of mosqui- Way to go, kids!
tablished by law and there- toes. Texas oil broker pleads
fore the strike is illegal. The Pirates get hit. Nope, guilty. The head of a San
case has been returned to the not pirates storming our Antonio energy business be-
local labor court, which will shores from boats, but crimi- came the third man in two
have to ask the unionized nals and stores that sell pi- weeks to plead guilty for his
workers to return to work rated DVDs and CD’s. Al- role in brokering the sale of
stolen petroleum products
from Mexico. that supplies electricity to could not abandon the
Valley Fuels Ltd. Presi- Mexico City and surround- project.
dent Stephen Pechenik ing areas. Juan Zepeda, head of the
helped receive and coordi- Finance Secretary recently formed National
nate the movement of stolen Agustín Carstens announced Hydrocarbons Commission,
petroleum products, accord- in a press conference that it said that the agency he heads
ing to federal prosecutors in will cost the government up was in the process of submit-
Houston. His guilty plea is to $1.5 billion to shut down ting its recommendations to
part of a binational investiga- the utility and pay off its Pemex, but the decision will
tion into smuggled oil that is 50,000 plus employees. ultimately be up to the com-
stolen from Mexico’s state oil Carstens also said that ac- pany. Pemex has spent more
monopoly Pemex, trans- cording to the Federal Labor than $3.4 billion on
ported across the border and Law, workers will receive a Chicontepec, whose large
sold to U.S. refineries. total of $1.3 billion in sever- reserves promised to lift
The Mexican government ance pay. Mexico’s oil output from near
under the same conditions most 10,000 pirated audio says drug cartel members and President Felipe Calderón 20-year lows, but output has
they enjoyed 11 months and video discs were im- other criminals are respon- issued a decree early in the disappointed.
ago. Whether they will agree pounded in a sting conducted sible for many of the oil thefts week ordering the closure of “Pemex has to stop and
to do so remains to be seen. by federal police in informal by tapping remote pipelines, the LFC and its absorption reflect if it wants to continue
Stay tuned. flea markets around down- sometimes building pipelines by the Federal Electricity contracting before revising its
Loreto cops get ninja town La Paz. A dozen of their own, and siphoning Commission (CFE), technological development
training. Mayor Yuan Yee people were arrested. off hundreds of millions of Mexico’s main state power plan,” Zepeda said in an in-
officially inaugurated the first Hurricane-hit busi- dollars worth of oil each year. utility. terview.
martial arts course for local nesses get a boost. Almost Pechenik faces up to five According to a notice Pemex Finance Director
cops last week, as part of the $3 million in loans will be years in prison and a fine of published Sunday in the offi- Esteban Levin said the
constant training and educa- made available for small and up to $250,000 when he is cial gazette, the decree de- project was too valuable to
tion of Loreto’s finest. medium sized businesses in sentenced on January 22 for tailed that the government ditch any time soon.
was closing the company that “Chicontepec is Mexico’s
supplies electricity to the biggest hydrocarbons re-
capital and surrounding areas serve so it is not a project we
because of inefficiencies. can suddenly turn our back
LFC’s cost base was swol- on and say we are not going
len by a huge workforce, a to do,” Levin told reporters
generous retirement scheme, at a climate conference in the
electricity losses due to theft, central Mexican city of Leon.
and technical problems and “We have to give it time,” he
corruption. But the said. Zepeda said the regu-
governement couldn’t clean it lator was recommending
up, so they bought out the Pemex halt new contracts,
incompetent thieves who and perhaps revise existing
were running it. Federal po- ones, at the sprawling and
lice seized the power com- technologically complex field
pany headquarters the night near the Gulf of Mexico. “You
before the issue of the execu- can’t stop contracts that are
tive decree ordering the already in progress ... maybe
company’s liquidation. The they could be renegotiated,”
employees took to the streets Zepeda said.
to protest the loss of their Continued on page 6
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QUE PASA?...
continued from page 2
125 or Robyn Littlewood at
(624) 145-7200 ext. 686.
Hotel occupancy Published bi-weekly in Vista, CA. and distributed in
looks promising. Gonzalo Mexico, Canada, & The United States by
Franyutti, head of the local Periodico Americano, S.A. de C.V.
hotel association, popped up
with some good news last Office in Downtown Cabo on Leona Vicario St.
week:when he announced between Carranza and Revolucion
that the local hotels are 45 (624) 143-5750 & 143 0865
percent full, a 10 percent in-
crease from the month of United States
September. Franyutti also P.O. Box 13168
said that his organization is aquarium announced it will nounced the upcoming open- Palm Desert CA 92255
currently promoting our re- build a second facility in San ing of a molecular biology lab Ph. (562) 714 6735
sort destination in several Jose. The new facility will be in Los Cabos, and construc-
American cities, with empha- behind the Mega shopping tion is slated to begin in early Subscriptions available,
sis on Southern California center and about the same November. see page 10 or 11, maybe 12, sometimes 4.
where the majority of our visi- size as the one in Cabo, al- This lab will allow the Or mail $60 for one year, (26 issues) or $35 for six months
tors hail from. though different in its design. health department to diag- (13 issues) to the U.S.
Tourists rescued from Total construction costs are nose cases of the AH1N1
pirate’s cave! Four Ameri- estimated to be about $15 influenza within 24 hours. Online subscriptions available at www.gringogazette.com
can tourists who took refuge million, and it should be com- Currently samples have to be You may view the entire newspaper, just as it appears in
from large waves in the pleted sometime next year. sent to other labs in mainland print, online
pirate’s cave near our famous This company also owns dol- Mexico and it can take a
arch were rescued by our lo- Who’s to blame:
phin exhibits in other Mexi- week to get results back The
cal Navy and the Ocean I can resort towns lab should be finished and
tour boat last week. The four Lions help the needy. operating in February next Publisher
were swimming near the arch Every year the Cabo San year and will be located in La Carrie Duncan, carrie@gringogazette.com
when a series of big waves Lucas Lions Club, in cahoots
forced them to take refuge in with a Minnesota Lions Club, Sales
the cave. After a few hours, donate dozens of prescription David Flores, david@gringogazette.com
they spotted the Ocean I glasses to the poor and eld-
Cell (624) 121-1214
boat owned by Tio Sports erly in Cabo, and this year TRAVEL AGENCY
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screamed for help. The Navy glasses are not brand new, Alejandra Saráchaga, alejandra@gringogazette.com
was dispatched to rescue but recycled specs that the Paz, our state’s capitol city. Cellie (624) 159-7741
them with one of their fancy Minnesota Lions gather and So far, the AH1N1 influenza
new boats , and all four were take to their state prison has affected 448 residents in Carolyn Rapp, carolyn@gringogazette.com
found in good shape with where inmates make new our state and is mostly under Cell (624) 128 1762
quite the story to tell their prescription glasses out of control.
friends back home. them and clean and polish the All public health clinics
New dolphin center frames. whether SSA (state’s health Distribution
on its way. The group that Piggy flu lab. The department), IMSS (social Antonio Fuentes
brought us Cabo’s dolphin state’s health department an- security) or ISSSTE (federal
workers’ institution) are cur- Graphic Design
rently providing free diagno- Oliver Quintero
sis to people who feel they
might be infected, including
foreigners. Schools are also
being hyper-vigilant, and chil-
dren who have the sniffles or
a headache are being sent
home and must present a note
from a doctor saying that they
do not have swine flu before
returning to school.
Tagged turtle returns.
The first of three turtles
tagged for satellite tracking
was released last week at
Los Frailes beach, near the
Cabo Pulmo coral reef area, Map to the offices of the Gringo Gazette,
about 90 minutes north of Scoop the nightclub, and Scoop the hotel.
San Jose. This turtle had been Phone 14 30865
tagged in San Jose in Octo- www.gringogazette.com
ber 2007 and came back this www.scoopcabosanlucas.com
year to deposit its eggs. The
Terramar and Baja Outback
tour companies sponsored
the tagging and will pay for
the expenses for a year. Sea
turtles are an endangered
species and protected in
Mexican waters.
Canadian trips and
dies. Michael Filagson, 31,
died of a contusion to his
head when he slipped and fell
in his Terrasol condo kitchen;
the coroner’s report indicated
that Filagson was under the
influence of alcohol.
Filagson’s wife stated that
Michael returned from drink-
ing and invited her out to con-
Continued on page 8
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October 26th, 2009 .COM
San Jose’s Organic Market lack of a farmer’s market,
and they got tired of com-
plaining and decided to start
their
www.sanjomo.com
website, new vision” in dealing with
cross-border issues as di-
verse as migration, security
Opens For The Season one. The project took off on
its own. “I think the time was STATE NEWS...
and water.
“It’s time to do something
Great food, fresh produce, and a variety of right,” Graham says. continued from page 3 different, even if it is provoca-
arts and crafts abound at the Saturday market In the beginning there tive and controversial,” said
were just a handful of ven- Mexico City plans new Andres Rozental, a former
BY MARY FARMER dors, and holding it at Flora tourism fair The govern- deputy foreign minister of
Farm, where the Green fam- ment of Mexico City is mak- Mexico and co-chair of the
Now in it’s seventh year, ganic produce to the United ily live, seemed logical. But ing plans to launch the Inter- so-called Bi-national Task
San Jose’s organic market States, an industry that began as the market grew it became national Tourism Fair of the Force on the United States-
has, since its inception, been in 1985. too invasive to have such Americas, a travel industry Mexico Border.
a great way to spend a Sat- Graham has been work- large numbers of people event scheduled for the capi- The task force was put
urday, and this year promises ing with young Mexican farm- tramping around your yard, tol city September 23 to 26, together by the Los Angeles-
to be even better. Some 50 ers up and down the Baja
different vendors are ex- peninsula and on the mainland
pected to be displaying their for the past 10 years helping
wares this season, which lasts them get their organic certifi-
from November 7 to May cation (which, when growing
29. That’s nearly double the crops for export requires an
number of vendors present annual inspection from rep-
last year. resentatives of the United
Although you may look States Department of Agri-
around Los Cabos and see culture). He estimates that
there are more than 500
growers producing organic
produce for export. Their
crops include herbs, specialty
tomatoes of all different
shapes and sizes, garlic, pa-
payas, mangoes, peas and
squashes.
Organic farming is inher-
ently more complicated and
expensive process than farm-
mostly sand and cacti, sur- ing with chemicals. Much of and it was moved to the 2010. based Pacific Council for In-
prisingly, Southern Baja has the work has to be done by Jockey Club. The event is expected to ternational Policy and the
a significant – and growing – hand, things like weed con- “The market had grown attract more than 200 na- Mexican Council on Foreign
population of organic farm- trol which could otherwise be to the point where we actu- tional and international ex- Relations. It presented its
ers, says John Graham. handled with chemicals. ally had to manage it. The hibitors from more than 70 findings at a conference in
Graham is one of the Seeds also need to be im- thing just mushroomed on countries, bringing together Mexico City last week. Rec-
pioneers of organic farming in ported from the states. “But us,” says Graham. wholesalers, tour operators, ommendations included an
Los Cabos, and has been the idea here is not to grow Apart from produce transportation companies, urgent, comprehensive re-
growing organically for more cheap vegetables,” Graham vendors, you can find artists, hotels, event promoters,
than 30 years, a process he says. “We’re shooting for a plants, food and jewelry. tourism organizations, travel
learned about during a stint higher end market. We can’t Food vendors must comply agencies, conventions repre-
in the Peace Corps. compare with Soriana or with department of health sentatives and the media.
Later, Graham, an Mega as far as prices, but we standards, and other vendors The event, which would TRAVEL AGENCY
Oklahoma native, founded can with quality.” must have produced their be known as FITA 2010 (for ph 143 1396 fx 143 1397
the organic market in Eugene, The idea for the market wares themselves. This is not Feria Internacional de
Oregon, which is held down- came about when Graham a flea market. “The market Turismo de las Americas), form of immigration laws in
town and offers a huge vari- was talking with Gloria provides a space for people coincides with the bicenten- the U.S.; creation of a bina-
ety of organically produced Green, who owns Flora to sell things that are pro- nial celebration of Mexico’s tional border-development
products. Farm in Las Animas, a tiny duced locally,” says Graham. independence and the cen- administration; establishment
Graham has been in Los agricultural community “It is direct marketing, where tennial celebration of the by Mexico of a federal po-
Cabos for 19 years and is tucked back in the hills be- the people who grow or Mexican Revolution. For lice force for the border; and
employed by Jacob Farms/ hind Puerto Los Cabos. Both make or prepare stuff meet more information, visit http:// the easing of monopolies in
Del Cabo, which exports or- were complaining about the the people who consume it. fita2010.com/ing/index.asp. Mexico to spur competition
That one-on-one connection Drug smuggling yacht and private investment.
is really a positive thing for reduced to ashes. Four al- But the point that really got
communities.” leged drug traffickers jumped the room buzzing was a rec-
San Jose’s organic mar- off their luxury speed boat ommendation to “cross-
ket happens Saturdays from transporting over a metric ton deputize” Mexican and U.S.
9 am to 3 pm. For informa- of cocaine after setting the border police for joint opera-
tion on how you can sign up vessel on fire. The Mexican- tions. Rozental and fellow co-
to be a vendor, or for a map flagged vessel was inter- chair Robert C. Bonner,
showing you how to get cepted by the U.S. Navy former Drug Enforcement
there, please take a look at some 435 miles off the Mexi- Administration czar, were
can coast. The crew began quick to explain that did not
hurling bundles of cocaine Continued on page 8
overboard, set fire to the
boat, and then jumped into
the sea. The Mexican navy
managed to recover some of
the drug packages, seizing a
total of about half a ton of
cocaine. Four men were ar-
rested by Mexican authorities
and face drug-related NA MEETINGS
charges. Tuesday & Thursday
Joint U.S.-Mexican po- 6:00 p.m.
lice patrols proposed for Visitors Welcome
the border. This radical idea at Casa Serenidad
is one of the recommenda- 12th of October Street
between Morelos and
tions made by a panel of Zaragoza
scholars, diplomats and other For information call:
people who are calling them- Tony 624-100-7206
selves experts that spent most Heather 624-157-2373
of the year searching for “a
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.COM October 26th, 2009
artists of Los Cabos, Shoe Project, and consists
Mexico and beyond. of a series of large format oil
Art Walk is a collabo- paintings featuring women’s
rative event held every shoes.
Thursday between Novem- As the saying goes,
We are back in full ber and June. The galleries “You never truly know
swing! After a hot and quiet welcome guests to enjoy an someone until you’ve
summer, the streets behind evening strolling San Jose’s walked a mile in his shoes.”
the church in San Jose del Art District, viewing art, sip- In these paintings the shoe is
Cabo’s Art District, which in ping wine and dining at our the subject and though very
the last few years has be- fabulous neighborhood res- simply set in their landscapes,
the narrative that can be con-
jured for each piece is not-
leaving it up to the viewer to
create the story. Helene ex-
plains, “The shoes, which
are placed in emotional or
physical spaces, act as meta-
phors for societal and cul-
tural situations in which we
find ourselves.”
Women for the most
part love shoes and most
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come known for its fantastic taurants. All who participate have a closet full of them.
art scene, are bustling once stay open until 9pm and of- Most pairs are impractical
again. This area with its one- ten certain galleries will have for daily use, but coveted. up or left strewn in a hallway, vember 5th to celebrate this
way streets and colorful special events such as “artist My theory is that you never but each has voyeuristic po- body of work, with an
adobe buildings has quickly in attendance” or openings have a bad shoe-shopping tential begging for a dialogue. evening of art, wine, and
become the cultural center of of new work beginning at day, and buying a new pair Helene Dyck graduated some fabulous shoes! The
San Jose with 14 art galler- 5pm. It is a great night to of shoes and wearing them from the School of Art at the exhibition will be on display
ies and a weekly Art Walk come downtown and enjoy can be a form of therapy. As University of Manitoba in until November 19th.
in place. The galleries in the what our little district has to the poet Levende Waters 1990. She has exhibited in After graduating from
district each have its own offer. There is always a great said, “Funny that a pair of solo and group shows in Parsons School of Design,
unique character and roster mix of locals, local gringos really nice shoes make us Canada, England, Germany with a BFA in Illustration,
of artists. Each space is very and tourists walking the feel good in our heads - at and Mexico and she has won Ida worked as a freelance
different from the next and streets and enjoying the wide the extreme opposite end of countless awards. Her work illustrator and indepen-
many are owned and oper- array of art. our bodies.” The scale of is in public and private col- dent artist in New York
ated by artists with varying With the first Art Walk these paintings creates some- lections in Canada, United City. During this period
backgrounds and experi- on Thursday November 5th, thing unique; taking the shoe States and Britain. Dyck was she had a wide variety of
ences but all are dedicated Galeria de Ida Victoria is ex- out of its usual context. To artist in residence in con- her work published, i.e.
to promoting the arts and cited to announce the open- see a pair of size 7s, 3 feet junction with her exhibition magazine covers, book il-
ing of a solo exhibition for big, transforms an everyday The Medicine Chest lustrations, children’s
Canadian artist and long time object into an icon. The Project at the Winnipeg Art books, local and regional
Cabo resident Helene Dyck. paintings feature shoes worn Gallery. Please join Helene newspapers as well as do-
The show is entitled The and unworn, extremely close & myself, Thursday, No- ing some corporate identity
work. However, never
straying far from the fine
arts, she also found time to
participate in group and
solo shows in the North
East. Ida loves Mexico and
especially Los Cabos. She
moved here permanently
in late 2003 and began the
planning and construction
of Galeria de Ida Victoria,
which has been described
in the local press “as the
finest gallery south of Los
Angeles.” Galeria de Ida
Victoria is in San José in
the heart of the Art Dis-
trict. Ph.
0 11 . 5 2 . 6 2 4 . 1 4 2 . 5 7 7 2
www.idavictoriaarts.com
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QUE PASA?... ral History museum remod- mation, Bonner said - seem- month. “Mexico will do what Put A Former
it needs to do to preserve its
continued from page 4 eled and it makes no sense
to now demolish part of it. To
ingly simple tasks that both
sides have traditionally re- credit rating,” said Atkin. IRS Tax Auditor
tinue the party. He was going view the museum’s current sisted. So, like, who are the “The problem is well enough On your Side !
to take a shower but instead state, go to Mexicans going to throw their understood and the incentives
announced he would get a www.gringogazette.tv rocks at, the Gringo border are well enough aligned for the
glass of water and headed for More desal water for agents, or their own? Guess. political players that they will Expat Returns,
the kitchen, which is where Cabo. Head honcho of the President Calderon be able to take an important Bilingual Services
she found him. The couple city’s water supply company, budget set to pass. Maybe. step.”
was visiting from British Co- Jose Agundez, revealed that Legislators will back Presi- Mexico approves Wal- Licensed in all 50 States.
lumbia, Canada. his agency is working on a dent Felipe Calderon’s plan Mart banks. Wal-Mart de
Local museum may project to either expand the to raise taxes and cut spend- Mexico, Latin America’s larg- Paul Jubb, E.A.
lose some ground. API, the current desalination plant in ing, helping the nation avert a est retailer, received approval Enrolled Agent
company that manages the Cabo San Lucas or build a credit-rating downgrade and to offer banking services in its
Cabo marina and is in charge second one. extend gains in stocks, bonds stores. Mexico’s national Richard Frank, E.A.
of the Par Vial program to The existing desal plant and the peso, Goldman Sachs banking commission autho- Former I.R.S. Auditor
refurbish downtown was finished in December Group Inc. and Putnam In- rized the first stage of the op-
Cabo’streets, now wants to 2007 and its water produc- vestments say. eration, which includes 29
demolish part of our museum. banking units in Mexico City’s Toll Free: 1-800-379-9949
tion is already insufficient , “They’re going to approve www.gringotax.com
Enrique Navarro, a member said Agundez, short by 60 something quite close to the metropolitan area. By the end
of the city council, revealed gallons per second. His original proposal,” said Paulo of 2009, Walmex will oper-
that API has applied to de-
molish 900 square feet of the
project, which the national
water commission has al-
Leme, the chief Latin
America economist at
ate 1,356 banks nationwide
within its stores. Tax Service, Inc.
Cabo museum located at the ready approved, will provide Goldman in Miami. “This
Mexico Makes ATM
park on Hidalgo street next Cabo with 52 more gallons would be bullish for Mexican
to the whale skeleton, to al- per second. What? We need financial assets.”
low public buses more room 60 gallons right now and are Calderón, a 47-year-old
to turn at the corner of the
Cabo San Lucas and Lazaro
Cardenas streets.
going to build for only 52
more gallons per second?
lawyer who’s spent two de-
cades in politics, is seeking to Fees More Transparent
Already many neighbor- increase consumption and in-
Navarro has publicly hoods in Cabo receive wa- come taxes and reduce By next spring cash machines will tell you
voiced his opposition, stating ter supply only two or three spending by $16.5 billion. exactly how much they are charging you to
that it has taken a lot of effort days a week. Sigh. Standard & Poor’s and Fitch access (excess?) your money
and money to have our Natu- Cabo’s dump expand- Ratings say they’ll cut
ing. Work is underway to Mexico’s BBB+ rating, which BY DAVID FLORES
expand the Cabo San Lucas is three levels above junk,
landfill on the road to Todos should Calderón fail to rein in Mexico’s central bank one of the two institutions
Santos, as well as build a a budget gap that’s widening announced new measures will be able to charge a fee.
transfer station closer to town as the country’s oil output to make fees charged at Currently, when Mexicans
in the Caribe neighborhood falls.“The guy’s an extremely ATMs more transparent. use ATMs at a bank other
near the Cabo San Lucas air- effective president,” said It’s t\he latest move to rein than their own, fees are of-
port. Both should be com- Michael Atkin, who helps in banks, which critics say ten collected by both banks.
pleted within the next few oversee $12 billion in fixed- charge excessive rates and To make changes at the
months. income assets as head of sov- fees. more than 30,000 ATMs in
ereign research at Putnam in The Bank of Mexico Mexico, Banxico has given
STATE NEWS... Boston. “He’s been able to (Banxico) said that begin- two deadlines: January 15,
continued from page 6 do a very good job of getting ning next year ATMs will 2010 for transactions in
important stuff through the have to clearly indicate to which the cardholder uses
mean Mexican police would Congress.” customers the total fees to their own bank, and April
be enforcing U.S. laws, or The lower house finance be charged for specific 30, 2010 for transactions in
vice versa. They would pa- committee is slated to debate transactions at the time they which a client uses a bank
trol together and share infor- the 2010 budget bill this are made. other than where they have
In a written statement, their account.
Banxico said, “with the new Mexico’s financial indus-
regulation, before the op- try is dominated by interna-
eration is authorized, tional giants including
whether it be cash with- Citigroup, Spain’s BBVA
drawal or balance inquiry, and Santander, HSBC, and
Rotary Club the screen must display the Canada’s Scotiabank, who
Meetings total amount of fees that will charge higher fees and in-
be charged.” terest rates in Mexico than
Every Wednesday 8:00 a.m.
Hotel Finisterra, Cabo San Lucas Also, at ATMs owned by in their home countries.
Meetings are in Spanish.
banks other than the
English interpreter attending. customer’s own bank, only
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La Paz Prisoners Offered
Their Own Island
And they can take their families with them!
BY DAVID FLORES
Federal prison officials above 29,000
recently visited the state During the presidency of
prison in La Paz to offer in- Ernesto Zedillo the govern-
mates a transfer to the Islas ment decided to modernize
Marias penitentiary. The the prison system and Islas
Marias Islands is a penal Marias was deactivated.
colony located in the Pacific In 2003 it was declared
across from Tepic, and was a biosphere reserve.
But the prison situation
in Mexico became so critical
that the government an-
nounced in 2004 that they
were reactivating the Islas families. It is a minimum-se-
Marias prison to transfer curity prison, as it is sur-
2,500 prisoners there from rounded by chilly waters in-
prisons all over the country. fested by sharks, and there
But this ain’t Alcatraz. are no cells, no bars, and in-
The prison has had at least mates can live an almost nor-
70 escapes in the last 25 mal life, working eight-hour
years of which 29 took place shifts in the island’s agricul-
in 1986 alone. Among the tural and cattle breeding pro-
most dangerous to escape grams, or on cleaning and
were criminals sentenced for maintenance crews.
drug trafficking, 28 murder- Transfer to the island is
ers, and kidnappers. Of the voluntary, but restricted to in-
70 escapees from the Islas mates of other prisons who
Marías only four have been have shown good behavior
recaptured. and were not involved in ter-
Currently, the 35,000- rorism, kidnapping or sex
acre island is home to over crimes. The island has 11
600 inmates, one third of small communities which are
which live there with their run by 30 wardens. Curfew
established back in 1905.
The Islas Marias,
dubbed as “the prison with
water walls” by Mexican
writer Jose Revueltas, was
inaugurated by former presi-
dent Porfirio Diaz as a maxi-
mum security big house
meant for Mexico’s most
dangerous inmates. is set at 9:30 pm after which
At that time it was “the all inmates must remain in their English Speaking
pride of the government,” the rooms. The island’s shores Codependent Anonymous
most modern prison model of are patrolled by the Mexican Cabo San Lucas
its time, and thought to be navy, which maintains a base
“escape proof.” on the island with 131 ma- 6:00 p.m. every Monday
Until 1950 this prison rines, and boats are not al- At CASA SERENIDAD
colony was known as a lowed to get closer than 12 12th of October Street
feared detention center, due nautical miles. Between Morelos
No word yet if any La and Zaragoza
to violence, disease, and For Information Call:
forced labor. It is calculated Paz inmates have signed up
Marty H. Cell 624 157 2373
that the total number of pris- for a transfer. or Home 130 6159
oners to be housed there is
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wall while playing romantic Also in San Lucas is Los
songs from the ’50s. Claros, considered by many
But That’s Amore offers to have the best seafood
more than just spaghetti. tacos in Los Cabos. Los
Menu items include steak, Claros is owned by Roberto
The newest addition to the calamari fritti, a portabello Heredia, who named the
restaurant community in San mushroom appetizer, daily place after his grandfather,
Lucas is an Italian joint called pizza specials, homemade Claro, and this family-owned
That’s Amore, named after focaccia and bucatini pasta franchise now has five loca-
the Dean Martin song. Chris- accompanied by an tions throughout San Lucas.
topher Roberts, son of the amatriciana sauce with The secret to their success if
owner of Golondrina’s Trailer panceta sausage for $10. offering fresh seafood at very
Park, just came back from a After dinner, indulge in a affordable prices.
stint in Rome and opened the shot of homemade One of their most popu-
restaurant two weeks ago. limoncello, the classic and lar items is the marlin
That’s Amore specializes in refreshing Italian liquor. It’s on machaca taco (smoked,
pastas, salads and antipastos the house. shredded marlin) which goes
and has a great wine list with And heads up girls! On for $1.50, The surf and turf
many Italian vintages stored Tuesdays ladies eat for free. taco, a mix of tender flank
in a small cellar. Located a That’s Amore Ristoranti is steak, grilled shrimp ,scallops
few steps away from open everyday except Sun- and chicken breast is only
Aramburo Supermarket on days. For further information $2. Mahi-mahi fish tacos are
Zaragoza street, this 10-table contact Chris Roberts at just $1, as are the shrimp and
causal restaurant projects 6241577610 or ceviche tostadas.
black and white classic black robertscamus@gmail.com. They are most well known
and white Italian films on the No reservations are required. for the ample salad and salsa a few months ago and Mi tive service and a menu that
bar, which features three Ensalada has taken over their is hit or miss, which is unfor-
types of green tomatillo location. It remains a popu- tunate because the restaurant
sauces, guacamole, many lar breakfast spot, especially itself is beautifully appointed.
types of grilled red tomato now as the weather gets On a recent visit we sampled
and jalapeño sauce, chilitos cooler. They have fresh the crab cakes served with a
toreados (grilled chili pep- juices, espresso drinks, and chipotle-mayonaise sauce for
pers), Mexican coleslaw a pretty classic breakfast about $12. Crab cakes can
(carrots, mayo and raisins), menu where most items be hard to get right, and La
grilled onion salad a super hover around $5. Service is Coronela failed miserably
spicy habanero sauce made good, quick, and the outdoor here. The sauce was flavor-
two different ways, large on- tables are shaded and com- less, and the crab cakes
ion rings and breaded chiles. fortable. themselves were greasy,
All these items are included Over in Todos Santos, the mushy, and overly-salted.
in the price of your taco, just restaurant at Hotel California, With an appetizer like that
help yourself. La Coronela, offers inatten- Continued on page 11
The atmosphere is super
casual and service is fast and
friendly. Don’t forget to ask
for your free refill of jamaica
or horchata water. Los
Claros’ most popular loca-
tion is on Zaragoza Street
two blocks down Aramburo
Supermarket on the right side
of the street. They are open
every day except Mondays
for breakfast and lunch until
5 pm.
In San Jose, for those
who haven’t noticed, the
Corre Caminos cafe which
anchored the plaza where
Habaneros and Local Eight
are located, ceased to exist
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San Jose Resident Dies incredible the very personal
impact she had on so many Que Pasa with the Par Vial?
In Arizona Sweat Lodge of us when we were in need.”
Brown’s family held a
wake and funeral for her in
The streets in Cabo San Lucas have been torn up for
months for sorely needed sprucing up and to place the
As authorities probe Kirby Brown’s death, New York at the same time utilities underground.
friends remember her as a vibrant and as an informal memorial ser- The construction project has seriously hurt downtown
compassionate woman vice was held at Flora Farm businesses and been a real headache for anyone trying to
eight days after her death. drive or park.
BY ANNE GANT Nearly all of Brown’s neigh- Governor Narciso Agundez visited San Lucas in June
bors from Gringo Hill, the and promised that work would be finished on August 1. It
On the morning of Fri- square feet in size. San Jose neighborhood didn’t happen. Here is how it’s been going. Or not go-
day, October 9, word began Before the planned two- above Costa Azul where she ing.
to spread among San Jose hour “spiritual cleansing” cer- lived, were in attendance as July 1, 2009
residents that a much-loved emony was concluded, her friends shared memories
member of the community, Brown and another man of Brown, through tears and
Kirby Brown, had passed were dead and 19 others laughter.
away in Arizona the previous were taken to the hospital in More than one person
evening under tragic circum- varying states of asphyxia. A remarked that if Brown were
stances. third woman died nine days present she would have been
Brown, 38, had been later of organ failure. Ray re-
attending a spiritual retreat in fused to speak to police and
Sedona, Arizona lead by self- promptly left the state. The
help guru James Ray, author deaths are currently under
of The Secret. According to investigation by the Yavapai July 14, 2009
published reports, a little over County Police as homicides.
60 participants paid around When news of Brown’s
$9,000 to hear Ray impart his death reached Los Cabos, July 28, 2009
wisdom and learn how to be- where Brown was a partner
come “Spiritual Warriors.” in a faux-finish painting busi-
After 36 hours of fast- ness, those who knew her
ing followed by a buffet were stunned. Brown was an
breakfasts, participants were extremely vibrant woman, an
lead into a “sweat lodge” avid surfer and hiker in ex-
constructed of tarps and cellent physical shape. Her
blankets. Rocks were heated passing has left her friends San Jose mourns the loss of
and introduced into the lodge shocked and deeply sad- Kirby Brown, who died
and water was poured on dened. October 8 in Sedona, Arizona.
them producing steam, kind “I’ll always remember Aug 15, 2009
of like a makeshift sauna. her as the first to support and dancing, as she was known
The sweat lodge was just 415 the last to criticize, and with for always being the first per-
an innate knowledge of when son to hit the dance floor.
it was love that someone A more formal memo-
needed,” remembered musi- rial service will be held later
cian Todd Clouser. “From the this year, and the family is ex-
TRAVEL AGENCY weary surfer to the empty- pected to bring Brown’s
clubbed musician, to the ashes to Los Cabos.
ph 143 1396 fx 143 1397 “Much love Kirby
friend having a bad day, its
Brown,” wrote her friend
FISH CABO IN YOUR OWN 40’ RIVIERA Cathy Buchanan. “Thank
SPORTFISHER OFF THE HOOK you for sharing your passion,
support, and positivity with
us. It was a gift to have August 25, 2009, the pavement is down but it’s still not
known you. In a day of cyni- open to traffic
cism, you lived by the law of
compassion and a desire to September 8,
experience. You inspire. See 2009, a week
you in another place.” before the project
is supposed to be
finished. Despite
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woodbmac@aol.com one feels a sense of doom
about what the entrees will
be like, but the pasta dishes
($11) – one with gorgonzola
and mushrooms, and the
other with chorizo, arti-
choke hearts, olives and
sundried tomatoes – were
actually quite tasty, espe-
cially the chorizo sauce September 21,
which was unusual and all 2009
ingredients complimented
each other. Portions were
generous enough to take
some of the meal home.
Other menu items in-
clude a seafood pizza with
shrimp, scallops, octopus,
clams and smoked marlin,
pear salad with pine nuts
and gorgonzola, rack of
lamb and braised pork in
mole – ambitious-sounding
dishes that hopefully La
Coronela has a firm grasp October 5, 2009
on.
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November, each villa boasts and that was all it took”
Las Residencias at Casa a gourmet kitchen complete Larson first hit Baja in 1990
del Mar is a hidden jewel that with the full array of German and has remained here ever
I was oblivious to until re- Miele appliances and granite since. He began his timeshare
cently, when I met up with counter tops. The entertain- sales career with Pueblo Bo-
Jorge Arroyo, sales director ment center features a 50- nito Blanco resort, selling off
. The encounter was quite by inch LCD televisions. Marble the chalk lines on Medano
accident, on my day off I was floors, pocket windows and Beach.
searching for master closer tasteful interiors are expected, “Zman, when I first got
Dan West, and strolled into and the idea is to reflect the into the timeshare industry I
the Casa del Mar court yard. traditional Mexican hacienda was in on the ground floor,
I heard, “hey, Zman it is about style. Look for lush tropical literally. All we had to show
time you visited our sales cen- gardens and cobblestone our prospects were plans and
ter, you have visited all the walkways but with five star a large hole in the beach
others so, welcome!” his amenities and service. Prices which became our swimming
voice rang out. I was in for a start at $285,000 for six pool. Look at us now,” he
surprise. Grupo Questro has weeks per year to laughed. Larson was ap-
done it again. Qualified pros- $2,200,000 for a full own- pointed sales manager in
pects are offered inventory at ership villa. I know a winning 1995 and sold Pueblo Bonito
all their properties: Dreams, combination when I see it. Rose from Cilantro’s Restau-
Hilton, Me, Casa Dorada, This is one of the best in the rant located on the property.
Melia and/or Las Baja. Check it out. Zman When it was sold out he and
Residencias. “Better than a kudos! his sales force sold the Sun-
timeshare because you only How does one go from set Beach Resort and Spa
pay maintenance fees if you the Calgary oil business in from the same restaurant. Fi-
use a week, and we have field operations with a multi- nally, in 2003, his team ar-
fabulous inventory at the best million dollar budget to time- rived at the Sunset Beach
locations in Los Cabos,” share? Just ask Dave property to sell Montecristo,
stated Arroyo proudly. But Larson— and I did! “I was a private residence club
wait! There’s more! tired of living out of my suit- perched on the cliffs above
Las Residencias, a private case and I knew there must Sunset Beach.
residence club, is comprised be a better existence some- Larson has logged 19
of 20 two and three bedroom where,” Larson told me. “I years with the same devel-
villas from 2,400 to 3,200 discovered Mexico in par- oper, something unheard of in
square feet. And the view is ticular Los Cabos while on a our industry. He credits his
to die for. Due to open in far too short mini vacation success to his philosophy. “I
treat every sales agent with marketing has progressed
equality. Each sales agent is dramatically, so have market-
in charge of their own des- ing methods in general. You
tiny,” he stated. know where I am going with
This is the first of a two this do you not? Online mar-
part series describing the fu- keting has gained great mo-
ture of where I believe time- mentum over the last few
share marketing is headed years. Some reports show
including in Los Cabos. internet advertising growing
In our world of timeshare as much as 75 percent each
marketing, lead generation year. Wal-Mart has increased
has gone through a major internet spending by 451 per-
change. Toaster ovens, mini cent followed by Target at
TVs, cold call telemarketing 346 percent. Dwight Gould,
and one-time gifts have President/CEO of Aviatech
evolved. Just as timeshare Continued on page 13
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Daycare For Old Folks generate income to cover
their medical expenses. Small
KeepsCaboSeniorsActive booths were donated and are
set up outside the center to
sell their products to neigh-
Casa de Dia San Miguel offers meals, bors.
attention, and a variety of activities for 120 For the old folks more in-
needy old folks terested in staying in good
BY LISSETTE VALENTIN shape yoga, dance and
sports classes are also popu-
lar options Massage therapy
For more on this story for aching knees, necks and
watch the video at backs is offered to reduce the
www.gringogazette.tv physical pain caused by ag-
ing..
Although in general Mexi- a curiously named non-profit, The center doesn’t have
cans are pretty good about Magnifica Obsesion (Mag- much of a budget and most
taking care of their extended nificent Obsession), which recently has being supported
family and not as prone to helps them provide a nutri- by Alejandro Treviño, Baja’s
parking elderly relatives in tious breakfast and lunch of tourism secretary, who helps
retirement homes as Gringos fresh fish, chicken or beef, them by bringing food or pro-
are, even here there are some green salads, soups and bev- viding cash donations to pay
old people who fall through erages prepared by four vol- for half of their daily budget,
the cracks. Thankfully there unteer cooks while a key- which is around $200 per
are people like Cinahi Mon-
tes who runs an elder care
program in San Lucas called
Casa De Dia San Miguel.
The center is sponsored by
DIF, a charity that cares for
children and families and is
run by politicians’ wives. content to be there ing to Gould, “timeshare is a
The Casa de Dia is basi- For donations and volun- highly competitive market.
cally a day care center for old teer information call Cinahi Consumers now understand
people (located in the Mota at (624)165-9504 or what the product is: The idea
Miramar neighborhood) check the center out, located is to get them to evaluate
which feeds, entertains, and one block up from the Pemex which timeshare developer
cares for 120 seniors (60 station at Miramar’s main best fits their vacation needs.”
years and older) every entrance. How does this occur? Read
Wednesday and Friday. The my next column.
facility doesn’t have sleep- board musician serenades the day. TIMESHARE... Fame and fortune are
over facilities, so you could old folks with salsa music. Montes also said they are continued from page 12 fleeting. Reputation
call it a “semi-retirement Each meal costs the center now welcoming all types of remains.How you treat oth-
home,” and is open from 9 about $2 per person. donations such as used cloth- Integrated Marketing Solu- ers defines who you are.
am to 2 pm. There is another In the hours between ing, food, adult diapers, tions, says the key to maxi- Zman, Mike.
similar center in San Jose that breakfast and lunch a volun- wheel chairs, etc. Curiously mizing results and budgets is zmanphd2004@yahoo.com
has longer hours and is open teer instructor teaches they don’t take cash. linking between both tradi-
daily, and even sends a bus courses like knitting, sewing, But volunteers are encour- tional and online marketing.
to pick up seniors at their and interior and fashion de- aged to come keep the old He should know. He is the
homes at 7 am. sign with the intention to help folks company, chat and past senior marketing officer
The San Lucas center re- the old people create mar- dance with them, if you are for Wyndham Worldwide,
ceives financial support from ketable products that could so inclined, although be the largest timeshare com-
warned that some of them pany in the world! Accord-
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BY BARB DWYER
The Raw Transformation: Energizing
Your Life With Local Living Foods The bulk of the book, desserts such as banana co-
Eating healthy is on many ing a raw food lifestyle re- food diet, including a wheat- however, contains 300 raw conut cream pie, and a wide
people’s minds these days, quires certain equipment, grass juicer, coffee grinder food recipes that are surpris- variety of salads, breads,
and word of the benefits of a such as a dehydrator and and salad shooter. She ex- ingly diverse and easy to crackers, side dishes,
raw food diet is spreading as juicer, and you will need to plains the process of soaking make. These recipes include shakes, smoothies, soups,
more and more raw food res- seek out some hard to find and sprouting of seeds nuts entrees such as Indian veg- dressings, marinades, dips,
taurants open in major cities ingredients. and grains which is thought to etable curry, pad thai, and much more.
throughout the U.S. Luckily, Los Cabos resi- activate enzymes. cheeses, pizzas, mock bacon, Continued on page 27
The raw food diet is a diet dent, Wendy Rudell, spells it PAID ADVERTISEMENT
based on unprocessed and all out for her in a gorgeously
pizza, a wood fired oven pizza
Italian Food That Makes
uncooked plant foods, such photographed book entitled
as fresh fruit and vegetables, The Raw Transformation: with Italian sausage, ham,
sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, Energizing Your Life With pepperoni, mozzarella
beans, nuts, dried fruit, and
seaweed. The foundation of
this diet is that cooking foods
Living Foods. No, you don’t
have to spear a live cow with
a fork, pay attention!
Your Mouth Water cheese, onions, and green
peppers. This again was first
class and quite substantial.
BY JULIA CHILD My friend ordered the lobster
destroys enzymes that can Rudell was once a chef at
assist in the digestion and ab- a vegetarian restaurant in ravioli served in a shrimp-
sorption of food. Cooking Canada and a Pritkin instruc- I love Italian food. Ever personable guy who grew up based red sauce. Very tasty
your food is also thought to tor in Hawaii with a focus on since I arrived here I have in Southern California, where indeed!
diminish the nutritional value reducing the effects of degen- been searching for a good he was a computer scientist Dessert: For dessert (or
Italian restaurant that serves before chucking it all for Cabo postre, as it’s known here in
the kind of food that makes for a different kind of life. His Mexico), I went for the flan,
your mouth water and leaves American upbringing helps; which is caramelized pudding
you wanting to go back again Juan has a unique understand- served cold – something I had
and again. I tried many Ital- ing of what his mostly Gringo never tried before and, since
ian restaurants in Los Cabos, clientele expect from a fine din- I have a sweet tooth, was very
but they all fell short of what ing experience in terms of ser- much to my tasting. My friend
I was looking for, until one vice, quality and presentation. loved the tiramisu, which he
day a friend and I stumbled Another big advantage to din- ate while knocking back an
across a gem of a place ing at La Trattoria is the price. espresso. Not Mexican
called La Trattoria. The tab you run here will be espresso, but the real deal:
It’s often said that considerably less than what Caffee Diemme coffee, an
the best restaurants are un- you would expect to pay if you authentic Italian brand that’s
assuming places that are usu- were to eat in your hotel or at even better than Illy or
ally found off the beaten path, one of the many overpriced Lavazza.
far from the usual tourist Italian restaurants in the area. After dinner, we stepped
and “life force” of food. erative diseases. In the mid haunts. I grew up eating Italian food, outside to enjoy an after din-
Those who follow a raw ’80s she had her own raw But that’s not the and make it a point to travel ner drink at the horseshoe
food diet claim they benefit food supply company. She case with La Trattoria, which every year to Italy on business. shaped wooden bar on the
from increased energy, im- has been a yoga instructor, is not tucked away on some La Trattoria has all of the ele- terrace facing Marina Blvd.
proved skin, better digestion, colon and massage therapist, side street far away from the ments of an authentic Trattoria and Squid Roe. Our intent
weight loss, and have a lower as well as a gourmet raw hustle and bustle of down- in Sorrento or Rome. was to dine at La Trattoria
risk of heart disease. A num- food chef before moving to town. In fact, this Italian res- The interior of the restau- and head out for a night on
ber of celebrities have em- Cabo some eight years ago. taurant is right in the heart of rant is in the traditional Italian the town somewhere else, but
braced the raw food diet, in- Rudell’s book contains Cabo on Marina Blvd., at the style – simple and spacious we had such a great time sit-
cluding Sting, Woody just about all you need to Plaza Bonita strip mall, enough to accommodate large ting at the bar, listening to
Harrelson, Robin Williams, know about shifting to a raw smack in between Hard groups (greater than 10 people music, people watching and
Alicia Silverstone, Demi food lifestyle. The first sec- Rock Café and the new at one table). There is even a laughing it up with the Mar-
Moore, Uma Thurman and tion addresses the reasons Starbucks, across from back room with it’s own bar tini-making Luis and the
Nathalie Portman. why someone might want to Squid Roe. It’s been there that can seat up to 30 people, bottle-flipping Jonathan, that
But eating raw is not just switch to a raw food diet, the for almost 14 years. Just a which they often close off for we didn’t leave until closing –
a matter of tossing out your composition of raw foods, few years ago, La Trattoria private parties. Juan men- at 4 am!
stove and microwave. Cre- and advice on food combin- changed hands, and the new tioned to me that they are go- If you like good Ital-
ativity in recipes is very im- ing, such as “eat watermelon owners have done a fine job ing to start using this room to ian food, this little-known
portant to helping you stick by itself or at least 15 min- with the place. host a monthly wine and food Cabo Italian restaurant won’t
to the diet, and it is impera- utes before other melons at For one, La tasting with their executive chef, disappoint. The food and
tive you understand the nu- the same meal.” Trattoria has an excellent se- so make sure to ask about this service are fist class – so
tritional values of different Part two explains food lection of wines from all over when you stop in. Overall, La much so that I’ve dined there
food groups and how to preparation basics, including the world. The owner of La Trattoria can entertain a large regularly since writing this re-
combine them to serve your a rundown of the numerous Trattoria, Juan Castaneda (or group while at the same time view. For me, La Trattoria
body best. Additionally, liv- appliances helpful to a raw “Don Juan”, as his employ- maintaining a quaint, elegant en- was great value for the qual-
ees know him), was there vironment that is perfect for ity of food and service. And
when we stumbled in one couples seeking a romantic when you stop by, make sure
day, and he recommended a dinner to say hello to Don Juan!
great bottle of Malbec from
Argentina, Altos Las Now for the food… La Trattoria
TRAVEL AGENCY
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CSL Original celebrating 25 years! ing the course of our meal, I course. It was delicious, and I Bonita
Corner of Leona Vicario & discovered that Juan imports decided to order a glass of the Across from Squid Roe, be-
Celebrating
Revolucion all of his wines himself and house Pinot Grigio, which was tween Starbucks and Hard
(across from GG new office) sells them to hotels and res- crisp, dry and refreshing. My Rock
25 years! Tel: (624) 143-1396
Fax: 143-1397
taurants all over Mexico, not
just Cabo. He’s now in the
friend ordered the fried
calamari, which was also ex-
Kitchen Open for Lunch and
Dinner
losdelfinestravel@hotmail.com process of building a proper cellent, and paired well with the (11 AM – Midnight)
Los Delfines in San Jose: wine cellar to showcase his Pinot Grigio. Reservations:
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Mexicans Adopting
regular Day of the Dead fes- PAID ADVERTISEMENT
tivities, but the growth of Hal-
loween has some pretty ma-
Gringo Tradition Of jor oposition here as well, just
as it does in some areas of the
Halloween South in the United States.
In 2007, the Roman
Catholic Archdiocese of
The Catholic church doesn’t care for the Mexico City condemned
holiday, but there’s no keeping Los Cabos’ kids Halloween as “damaging and
from their candy against the faith,” as conser-
BY CHERYL MILLER vatives sought to stem cel-
ebration of the ghouls-and-
goblins holiday and return to
The U.S. style holiday of seemed to pick up the darker the country’s traditional Day
Halloween has made major side of Halloween by soaping of the Dead. The church fur-
inroads into Mexico, with windows and overturning ther stated, “those who cel-
monster costumes almost as other peoples’ pumpkin dis- ebrate Halloween are wor-
widely sold as the marigold plays. shipping a culture of death that
flowers Mexicans traditionally In the past, buying the tra- is the product of a mix of pa-
use to decorate relatives’ ditional big orange pumpkin to gan customs,” adding that the
graves during the Day of the carve was fairly new and fairly worst thing is that “this cel-
Dead ceremonies the day af- challenging in Los ebration has been identified
ter Gringos’ Halloween. Cabos.These symbolic with neo-pagans, Satanism
Professor Stanley
Brandes, chairman of the De-
partment of Anthropology at You Can’t Beat our Heat
the University of California, • Keep cool this summer with heat reflective
Berkeley stated in 2007 that coating. • We install clay tile roofs with
“Halloween costumes and hurricane fasteners.
plastic pumpkins have
flooded into Mexico on the
North American Free Trade We’re the hot tar experts,
Agreement’s commercial tide, & flat roofs don’t scare us!
changing the country’s Day of
the Dead festivities.” Jim Scigliano, Proprietor
His statement is very true. Corner of Tepeyac &
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have seen the measurable
growth of the celebration of vegtables started appearing a and occult worship.” Interest-
Halloween here in few years back, but at very ing position for the Church
this county. Where five years high prices so that a small to to take, as the Day of the
ago, seemingly no children medium pumpkin easily could Dead celebrations historically
wandered the streets on the cost $25, making it impossible emerged with the advent of
eve of October 31st in search for the majority of the public the Catholic Church in
of candy and treats, now, the to partake. This year, with the Mexcio in the 1500s as a way
main streets of Cabo San arrival of Wal-Mart and the to encourage indigenous
Lucas are abuzz with little major grocery chains seeing people to convert to Catholi-
goblins and witches the change and demand, cism by embracing formally
everywhere. Our main mall. pumpkins seem to be priced pagan rituals already on the
Puerto Paraiso, is at about 30 cents a pound, al- continent.
another favorite location for lowing a much more afford- The Church urged parents
the children to go, where many able, new tradition to emerge. not to let their children wear
merchants and charitable citi- The pumpkin bins started Halloween costumes or go
zens hand out candies to the emptyingout on Oct. 1st when trick-or-treating -- instead
costume-clad kids, who yell they were first available, and suggesting Sunday school
“Halloween” instead of “Trick the supplies of ready-made classes to “teach them the
or Treat”. In addition, the tra- costumes were also quickly negative things about Hallow-
dition has grown to be slightly depleted. Just like Christmas een,” costume parties where
different here, as the children around here. If you wait to children can dress up as Bib-
often go up to one another and buy your Christmas decorat- lical characters, and candy
yell “Halloween” and start ing parafanalia at Christmas bags complete with instruc-
sharing and trading their treats, time, you’re going to be out tions to give friends a piece
swapping a chili candy for a of luck, it will all be gone. while telling them “God loves
tootsie roll, etc. Halloween seems like you.”
Let’s not even mention the good clean fun for most Mexi- In addition, certain groups
tradition of tricks and treats, cans who are integrating this such as “Yo Influyo,” a con-
since the locals haven’t Gringo tradition into their servative internet magazine,
has called on teachers to
“eradicate” Halloween and
“defend our culture,” Prof.
Brandes of Berkeley also re-
ports
Continued on page 22
AA
Meetings Daily
Cabo San Lucas:
6:00PM at Hidalgo St. between
Lazaro Cardenas and Cinco de
Mayo - that is, between the
Christian Church and the Sex Shop.
San Jose del Cabo:
6:00PM at the building next to
Calvary Chapel on Degollado St
near DIF, Cell 624-147-0478
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Kindle Book Reader you decide whether you would
like to buy it and the cost is Dog Day Afternoon
Now Works In Mexico! Is Upon Us!
just $9.99 a book, which is at
least a third of the price of
hardcover books. If you
For those who love to read, this gadget can download from outside the
make life in Baja a lot more stimulating U.S. there is a $1.99 fee per Eat some great food, drink, party, and
BY MARK TWAYNE title, but you can avoid that by support our local humane society
downloading on your com- BY ALBA
puter and then transferring the
Although Cabo does have thing and getting the dreaded files to your Kindle via a USB
a few book stores with titles prompt, “Your country is not cord. There are more than Dog Day Afternoon is a Solis. Professional auctioneer
in English, including the well- supported.” The first time it 350,000 titles to choose from, fun afternoon in support of a Ursela Hermacinscki will be
stocked folks at Baja Books, happened to me, it freaked me including just about every great cause, the Los Cabos motor mouthing the auction.
the selection simply can’t com- out as I didn’t know the God book on the New York Times Humane Society, and a great Hermacinscki is renowned for
pare to the hundreds of thou- of the internet knew where I Bestseller List. Kindle even place to sample some of our her 2005 co-hosting with Jay
sands of books available for was. Then I learned about IP has a feature that will read the finest local cuisine. This Leno of the Napa Valley Wine
download from the internet addresses, and just how any- book out loud to you (no fundraiser is a high-end culinary Auction where they raised
using Amazon’s Kindle, one of one could tell where I am each doubt in some kind of weird event where top local restau- $10.5 million, so attendees
the most popular new gadgets time I climb on the internet. expressionless computer rants compete in categories mind your wallet!
on the market. Then I learned about IP spoof- voice) if you want to use it such as best dish, most origi- Dog Day Afternoon
Amazon introduced ing software that you can while driving. You get to nal and who uses most unusual raised about $65,000 last year
Kindle in November of 2007 download for use at those choose between a male and ingredients. Celebrity judges and organizers are hoping to
and sold out in less than six awkward times when you female voice and can speed are brought in to sample these shake $100,000 out of the
hours. It took them five don’t want someone to know them up or slow them down foods along with all guests party this year.
where you are. Just Google IP as you prefer. while partaking of the lush The focus of the Los
spoofing and you will come up For those who love to read, Eden-like surroundings of Cabos Humane Soceity is their
with a bunch of handy down- be sure to put Kindle on your Gloria Green’s Flora Farm. spay and neuter program
loads, most of them free for list for Santa this year! Restaurants this year include: where local veterinarians pro-
at least the first 30 days.) . Bajafire, Casiano’s, Edith’s, El vide these services to residents,
But now Kindle has come Matador, El Chilar, H Restau- and the LCHS pays for it. Last
out with an international ver- rant, Manuel’s, The Office, La year over 1,000 animals were
sion ($279) that does allow Panga, Seven Seas, Xoco and maimed using donated funds.
you to download books, El Vaquero. The money also supports their
newspapers and magazines Last year’s attendees im- clinic (Dr. Bravo at 122-
while in Mexico, provided you patiently await this year’s Dog 5925), an adoption program,
pay for them with a U.S. bank
card. El Day afternoon, as the event
was originally scheduled for last
and veterinarian training.
This is a ‘don’t miss’
The new Kindle features a
six-inch screen which has been
Parasol May, but was postponed due event. Tickets are $50 in ad-
designed to be legible even in patio furni- to the influenza hysteria.
Humane Society PR
vance and $60 at the door.
There will be a children’s play
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months to replenish their books wirelessly in about 60 Manufacturer of will help with the auction and looking for a home. Corporate
stocks and get the product seconds. Batteries last for four Rattan and Teak the judging. Troy Chandler seating is available, which pro-
back out on the market. days with the wireless feature Furniture from Bonsai Bistro and Sushi vides you with on-site parking,
Kindle has gone through vari- turned on, and if you turn it off Bar of Coeur D’Elene, Idaho tables in the shade, and the
ous incarnations, and the price you can read for two weeks Plaza Parasol will be judging along with privilege of getting to the food
has come down quite a bit over before having to recharge On the Road to Todos former Mets player Rusty first. For more information con-
the years dropping from $400 The new Kindle can hold Santos Staub. They are joined by lo- tact Janet Jensen at cell 142
to around $250 currently. about 1,500 books, which is Cel: 044 624 122-2485 cals Johni Orr (realtor and pre- 4873 or check out their awe-
Kindle is a great way to take a pretty sizable library. You can Telephone/Fax 143-6373 vious Dog Day judge), Karl some event web site at
your books and magazines download the first few chap- fernandoparasol@yahoo.com Marts, Heidi Van der Rosen, www.dogdayafternoon
wherever you go, perfect for ters of a book for free before Manuel Moreno, and John cabo.com
travelers who don’t have room
in their suitcases for a pile of
books to peruse beachside.
The problem was that until
October 19 of this year,
Kindle was not available in
Mexico
(We all know what that’s
like, trying to sign up for some-
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Celebrity Golf Get Yer Baja Dogs!
Tournament A Success Baja Dogs is a registered Mexican non-profit, and relies completely on
private donations as we receive no government funding. Any donations of
money, food, leashes, toys, crates and cleaning supplies are always wel-
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at the first come.
annual Puerto Los Cabos Tourney If you are traveling North, to Canada or US (by plane or car) and could
take one or more of our “Mexican purebreds” with you, we would appreci-
BY CAROLYN RAPP ate it. We will provide all necessary paperwork. Please contact Dhorea
Ryan 612-128-8235 or dhorearyon@hotmail.com for more info.
Pease visit our website at www.bajadogshelplineoflapaz.org for more
Despite having their holes, extra golf balls and information on dogs for adoption, or to make a donation via Paypal. If you
fishing tournament canceled golf towels. Then it was require more photos of any particular dog or require additional informa-
for lack of participants, then time to head out and start tion, please call 044 612 140 2575 or email us at
tropical storm Patricia mov- some golfing. There were at info@bajadogshelplineoflapaz.org.
ing in and dumping a bit of least 20 to 30 golf carts
rain on our normally sunny heading out for the first
resort, the golf portion of hole.
the Puerto Los Cabos Before they began to SIMBA (female – approx 5 months) Simba is one
World Cup was a measured drive off, I got the biggest of the many adorable pups we have at the refuge.
success. kick our of noticing all the She is a cute black pup, spunky, playful and ready
It began on October different covers on to find a home of her own. She has been de-wormed
12 with a cocktail kickoff everyone’s “Big Bertha” and vaccinated and growing stronge every day.
held at San Jose’s Club iron, and if you are a golfer, She is ready to leave the refuge as soon as she
Campestre Beach Club you will understand the sig- can find a loving home.
where participants met to nificance of the cover of
see what teams were being your Big Bertha iron. There LUCY was adopted as
matched up to play with the was a parrot cover, Gator a small puppy but has
celebrities. Boy, were there Tech covers, Teddy bear recently been re-
a lot of celebs including cover, to hippo cover – the turned to the refuge
NFL football players, base- backs of the golf carts because her owners
ball players, actors, musi- looked like a petting zoo. are moving and not
cians, and pro golfers. The weather finally able to take her with
Chairman Chuck Kinder broke from the rain and the them. How sad for
was in charge of the golfing sun shone brightly over the poor Lucy. She is a
event and appeared breathtaking Campestre cute and feisty little
pleased with the turnout course by 8:30 when it was dobie-x pup. She will
despite the uncooperative time to start the golfing, and be a good watchdog.
weather. it couldn’t have been a more She loves to run and
The following day be- perfect day. No bugs after play.
Avena She looks like a poodle and has a very
sweet temperament. When Avena came to the
refuge she just lay there and hardly moved. It
was a long time since anyone had held or loved
her and she just clung to us when we picked her
up. It’s amazing to see the difference in this
little girl now. She is doing very well and living
in a coral with other dogs and excited to have
anyone come and visit with her.
ROSIE is one of Muneca’s pups who was lucky
enough to be born at the refuge. She has been
living with two adults and three other adult dogs,
including her mom for most of her life, so she’s
well socialized. Being the only pup, she’s had all
her mom’s milk, and has had a great start in life.
Rosie’s Mom is a lab/pitbull cross, therefore
Rosie has some of both, what else we aren’t sure.
Sports greats Kermit Alexander and David Justice Rosie is an attractive, feisty, confident, strong
pose with our intrepid reporter. and a super intelligent little dog. She is full of
fun and lots of energy. She can also be a hand-
gan with warm ups at the tee all the rain and the sun ful at times and needs to be in a home with
practice started at 7:30 am shone throughout the whole P A T T Y ( f e m a l e - people who understand dogs and who will take
at Campestre (moved from game. The attendees were aprox 9 months) is a time to train and guide her. She would be best
the Puerto Los Cabos Samuel Jackson (“Pulp Fic- spunky dog who was in a home where she is not a first dog. Probably
course due to the rain). tion”), Jeffrey “Skunk” found with her sister not the best dog for small children either. We
When I arrived, everyone Baxter (Doobie Brothers), Pretty. She is full of believe that with good guidance and training she’s
was practicing their shots Billy Burnell (Fleetwood energy and very happy. going to be a fabulous dog.
and laughing until it was time Mac), and Mike Saxon She has had all her shots
and will be a very good RUFUS is a hand-
to get serious. (Dallas Cowboys), to name some young male,
Shirts and hats with just a few. Lorena Ochoa watchdog. Both sisters
are at the refuge and copper in colour. He
Puerto Los Cabos World was a no-show. will grow to be a me-
Cup logo were distributed The Puerto Los Cabos can be adopted sepa-
rately or you can have dium-sized dog. He’s
by John Pentz from The World Cup is going to be an friendl, well behaved
Shoppes at Palmilla. annual event. This was the the whole fandamily.
and gets along with
During the warm up at first tournament and there other dogs. He has
the golfing range, players were a few bumps in the lots of energy and is
appeared to be psyched up road, but all in all it went
for the day’s event. Golf pretty smoothly. By this Fluffy is the Gringo Gazette’s ready for a new
carts were all perfectly lined time next year I will hope- mascot and poster cat. Her job home. He is vacci-
up in rows of 10, with the fully have saved up enough has been to generate sub- nated, de-wormed
players’ golf clubs, water money to participate in the scriptions to the paper, but and has been living
coolers (yeah, right, I mean tournament, instead of just she’s been slacking off lately with someone for a
beer coolers), tees placed watch. Entry fees were and subscriptions have fallen few months so he is
perfectly in those little tee $1400! off. We rescued Fluffy from quite socialized.
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Man onThe Street ago for my husband’s work
in the hotel industry. We
thought about beginning a
new career, but after looking
group. We always stay at the
same hotel. They treat us
Interviews
have been fortunate not to around I realized that time- great.
have lost jobs, but we are share was still the best
paying more attention to opportunity for me, so I am
This season the trickle down effects of the interna- spending less and trying to sticking with it. I would
tional economic crisis made themselves apparent in Los save money. We travel less consider taking a part time
Cabos. Fueled by the swine flu scare, the first half of by air than we used to and second job if anybody wants
2009 saw a substantial decrease in tourism and lower more by car. We spend our to hire me! The good thing
occupancy rates at hotels than the county has seen in free time more on short for me is that I haven’t been
years. While we optimistically look toward economic trips locally, rather than laid off. Lots of my friends
improvement in the fall, in the the traditionally slower going back home as we have been laid off for the Antonio
summer months, we went to the streets of Los Cabos to might like to. Rather than summer, but they don’t have When I moved to Cabo
ask people how the economic crisis has affected them flying to California this new jobs, they haven’t from Sinaloa about a year
personally. summer to visit family, they moved back to the mainland, ago the economy was fine,
came to visit us. I have they are hoping the economy but it has gone slowly
jobs, so I’m trying to work friends who have been laid will improve in the fall, and
as much as possible because downhill throughout the past
off for a month at a time, they can go back to work. year. I work stocking beer
I don’t want to lose my job. and that has been hard for Another good thing for me, is
I think things will get better in and soft drinks in the four
them. that right now I am seeing lots bars at the airport. Sales at
the fall. I work at an electron- of tourists from Mexico. This
ics retail store in the States. the airport bars have gone
is good. way down in the year that I
A lot of the big electronics
stores closed down. Mine is have worked here. A lot of
one of the only ones left, and my friends have lost their
Pilar it’s gotten better, it’s im- jobs, but I still think there
I have lived in San Jose and proved since the economy are more opportunities in
operated two jewelry stores got tighter. I actually see an Los Cabos right now than
downtown for the past eight improvement in the economy there are in Sinaloa.
years. The economic crisis in the States lately. It doesn’t
has affected us directly look as bad as it did.
because there are fewer Angel
tourists buying jewelry. We I have lived in Cabo San Brett
have had to mark our prices Lucas for over 11 years. I am We have a group called
down tremendously, and we a time share OPC (Outside “Cabo Freak Fest” that’s
are barely making enough Personal Contact). My been coming here every year
sales to pay the expenses. income is directly tied to for the past four years. In the
We have had to let three tourism. I work for commis- beginning the group was as
employees go because we sions from sales, and when big as 80 people, but last
there are no sales, I have no year there were only 20 Victor
can’t afford to pay their I am originally from Mexico
salaries. We also get a lot of income. Now that it is harder because people just couldn’t
for Americans and Canadians afford to come. Last year I City, but I’ve lived and
people through here looking Santiago
to take a vacation, tourism in couldn’t even afford to come. worked construction in San
for work every day. A lot of I am a taxi driver, and
Cabo is down, which means I had to miss out. This year I Jose for 15 years. Because of
them have been laid off realistically, we are making
my income has decreased. could barely scrape together the economic crisis, many of
from the hotels. We hope about half the money we
When times were better, I the money to come, but I did the big developments that
the economy will improve in used to make. The hotels
bought a car on credit. I just it. I’m not here with as much were hiring people to work
the fall, and the tourists will have very low occupancy
had to return it because I money as I’d like to have, construction, have cancelled
return. rates right now, and there
didn’t have the money to but I’m here. This year we projects, or slowed them
just aren’t as many people
who need taxis. We are make the payments. I have have maybe 40 people in our Continued on page 20
lowering our rates just to get
fares. Our families are trying
to adapt to the new levels of
income by spending less in
every department. I have a
friend who got laid off from
his job, so now he’s driving
a taxi with us.
Alex
My Dad lost his job about
four months ago. He’s a Viet
Nam veteran so he’s trying to
get disability but that’s not
really working for him be-
cause everybody’s trying to
get disability. I have good
friends in high places, so I still
get to travel. I can still come
to Cabo, but I couldn’t af- Michelle
ford it on my own. Also, ev- We moved to Cabo from
eryone around me is losing California almost a year
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October 26th, 2009 .COM
U.S. Foods Of Mexico ers and offers the best brands
To Hold Expo
and leading foods. The cus-
tomer chooses the foods and
brands they want to order and
Warehouse imports and stores food in U.S. Foods brings it and stores
bulk from all over the world it for them in their modern
warehouse, large freezer and
BY CAROLYN RAPP refrigerators. This is a great
opportunity for businesses to
If you haven’t noticed the U.S. Foods of Mexico get the latest food trends in the
new industrial park that is lo- works directly with the suppli- U.S., as well as name brands
cated near the airport, you
can’t miss it. It’s that huge
building that sets right off the
highway before you see the
rental cars right before you get
to the San Jose airport. The
warehouse is home to a busi-
ness called U.S. Foods of
Mexico at this location for a
year.
Owner and Founder
Fred Botello started U.S.
Foods in the United States and
when he came to Cabo a year
ago on a golfing trip he saw the
need for businesses to have
food “on hand.” In other
words, a place to keep foods
that are requested in stock for
their customers.
you just can’t find down here.
La Paz Buys Surveillance Cameras. They are not open to the
general public. This is not a
place where you can saunter in
with your grocery cart and
stock up your fridge. This is a
business that deals mostly in
bulk and special orders from
restaurants and hotels.
Some of their customers
are Pueblo Bonito group, El
Dorado golf course, One and
Only Palmilla, Ventanas al
Paraiso, Esperanza Resort,
Capella, Hilton, Dreams and
many more. They import fresh
produce, and frozen and fresh
Forty-two surveillance cameras have been installed meats such as chicken, beef,
throughout downtown at a cost of over $1 million. The lamb, pork, lobster, crab,
cameras were acquired from Telmex, Mexico’s telecom- salmon and much more.
munications giant, through a public bid. Telmex offered to U.S. Foods of Mexico is
eventually expand the system to other cities north of La also “green” They supply bio-
Paz, such as Loreto, Mulege and Comondu, using its ex- degradable products, such as
isting fiber optic cables. plates, and forks made out of
Forty surveillance cameras were installed about two bamboo and can degrade
years ago in downtown Cabo San Lucas, with financial within 120 days. Their bags are
support of local businesses. It was discovered a few “green” and also will degrade
months later that camera operators in the central San Jose in 120 days. How wonderful
police station were using them to peek at the women on is that?
our streets. Those horn dogs were fired from the job and U.S. Foods of Mexico is
the program was suspended, and then the street construc- having its first annual Food and
tion downtown postponed the program again. restaurant Equipment Expo in more information: call (624) haven’t been back to work
To date, the city government has not revealed Los Cabos at the Hilton on 146-2221 or email since then. I don’t have
whether the cameras are actually working or not, or if the October 30 from 9 to 5pm, jorge_us_foods_mx family here to help me out
system has helped to reduce crime in downtown Cabo, They will have exhibitors from @hotmail.com either, but I am taking classes
which means, no, they are not working nor reducing crime. the U.S. giving free demonstra- and studying to try to have a
tions, tastings and samples. For MAN ON THE STREET... new career. I’m also trying to
continued from page 19 do social volunteer work for
the county. I know a lot of
down considerably. I haven’t people locally, and they will
worked in over a year. I had stop sometimes and give me
to have an operation and a taco.
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BY GARY GRAHAM
Overview reported 300+ pound cow
Hurricanes and the major was taken from the Gorda
Cabo tournaments seem to Banks area. Most fish found
be on collision courses this with the porpoise were
year. Los Cabos Billfish lost smaller, in the 20 to 35 pound
a day to Hurricane Patricia class.
and as I write this report, Dorado action was wide
Rick, a serious Category 5 open with fish ranging from
hurricane, is bearing down on four pounds to 25 pounds
the southern tip of Baja. with an occasional 45 pound fish tossed in, little effort was
Though it appears to be fish tossed in. Most of the made to work the beach for
weakening, Rick is still a ma-
jor threat and unless some-
action was on the Pacific side
where the water was a bit on
roosterfish or the bottom for
snapper and grouper.
Fish
thing changes, the Bisbee’s the rough side once again.
Black and Blue may lose a
day or two. All we can do is
Many boats left dorado in
order to catch something dif-
San Jose del Cabo
Dorado were striking a
variety of medium-sized lures
Killer Of
keep our fingers crossed that
it goes out to sea before mak-
ferent!
Surprisingly there has still
and once found by trolling,
the schools could be brought
TheWeek
close to the boat by chum- This 336 pound
ming with sardina. Most of the tuna was caught
dorado landed in the the Sea by Steven Spina
of Cortez were in the eight to in the Los Cabos
15 pound class, while the Billfish
dorado on the Pacific side Tournament
were reportedly larger. aboard the boat,
Yellowfin tuna became Karma, taking 38
more scattered during the full minutes to boat.
moon, though some larger
tuna were found traveling
with pods of porpoises off- an occasional 30 pound bull or 10 am to head back to
shore; they were mixed in showing up. shore or out to look for
with schools of black skip- Yellowfin from 10 to 50 something else to do because
jack to 70 pounds from the pounds were found within the panga fish boxes were
Iman Bank to Vinorama. The one mile off the beach, south full! At one point, as I stood
skipjack, (and the sea lions of the Lighthouse to Punta on the beach, I could actu-
on certain days), were a nui- Perfecta. Larger tuna to 200 ally see the fish foaming about
sance, but some quality pounds showed under por- 100 yards off beach with the
catches of yellowfin were poise 40 miles offshore. bite only 100 to 200 yards in
accounted for. Billfish are close inshore, front of the old Hotel Las
Anglers using various mixed in with the dorado and Arenas.
whole and cut baits, as well tuna. A number of blue mar- The baits are really small
as yo-yo jigs, off the rocky lin and quite a few sailfish have and 20 to 30 pound test fluo-
high spots caught a mixed been released, and anglers rocarbon leader with #1
ing landfall. been a decent wahoo bite bag of amberjack, cabrilla, have caught three blues over hooks are the ticket using live
Gary Graham, with fish averaging 30 pounds huachinango, barred pargo, 300 pounds. or dead chunk baits, but
gary@garycgraham.com taken from both sides of the triggerfish, bonito and a few La Paz you’d better hold onto your
Cabo San Lucas Cape. The best method was dog tooth snapper. This has perhaps been the socks because a lot of the
There were still plenty of working structure with heavy East Cape best fishing of the season! anglers weren’t ready for
striped marlin on the Pacific lures, back and forth across Large schools of dorado Tuna weighing 25 to 30 some of these fish. As one
side of the Cape close to the peaks and drop-offs. were spotted within a mile of pounds blew up on the angler put it, “I’ve caught
shoreline, but getting them to With the dorado bite as the beach from the lighthouse pangas in such a furious bite tuna before, but something
bite was difficult. Most boats good as it has been, most to south of Los Frailes.. at Las Arenas/ Muertos and about these fish has them ul-
were able to hook and re- panga captains targeted the These were mostly smaller on many days the boats tra aggressive and put them
lease one per day, and a few dorado and with a few bill- fish, under 10 pounds, with pulled off the school at 9:30 Continued on page 23
boats released two or three.
Running the ridge between
the San Jaime and Golden
Gate Banks brought up quite
a few blue marlin this
week...a couple in the 200 to
300 pound category. The big-
gest fish were the black mar-
lin, and there seemed to be
more of them than this time
last year. The port was closed
for the first half of the first day
of the Los Cabos Billfish
Tournament, making it only a
two day tournament this year.
However, there were four
black marlin weighing in at
over 300 pounds with the
largest one weighing 550
pounds. All were taken on
live bait at the Outer Gorda
Banks.
The number of yellowfin
caught dropped, but there
were some quality fish taken.
Among the thirty-nine boats
fishing the Los Cabos Billfish
Tournament, there were four
yellowfin over 100 pounds.
Prior to the tournament, a
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PAR VIAL...
continued from page 1
project that shows serious
lack of planning and supervi-
sion and is being executed by
non-professionals.
They claim that the Par
Vial committee has now shut
off communications with the
business owners and has
taken to meeting behind
closed doors. (This isn’t the but mostly we want it to work sistance to the Halloween in-
way they started, they used well,” said Coordination vasion from the north,” said
to be very open with com- Committee vice president Brandes, in an article pub-
munications, and were glad Carlos Vasquez. “We don’t lished this month in the Jour- BEERS
to talk to anybody, even the want to keep giving this im- nal of American Folklore. Pacifico Or Corona
press.) Solis says his commit- age to our tourists, a very He said that clerics in several $ 19.50 pesos $ 1.50 usd
tee and the hotel association poor image we have pro- Mexican states have prohib- COGNAC & BRANDY
are going to hire the same jected for a long time. We ited the celebration of Hallow- Don Pedro Or Presidente
firm that did the original study, can’t keep operating a tour- een on the grounds that it rep- $32.50 pesos $2.50 usd
RDF, to come back and ana- ist destination as broken as Torres 5
resents a threat to the sanctity $45.50 pesos $ 3.50 usd CALAMARI
lyze the current state of the San Lucas” of the Day of the Dead, tradi- DRINKS & COCTAILS Fried & served with
Par Vial, in the hopes that an tionally held on November 2. Piña Colada Cocktail Sauce
independent analysis will be HALLOWEEN... In other signs of resistance, the $39.00 pesos $3 usd $ 39.00 pesos $3.00 usd
of use to authorities and will continued from page 16 city of Oaxaca moved to pro- MARGARITA STUFFED MUSHROOMS
help them fix the current tect its competition for the best $ 39.00 pesos $ 3 usd $ 39.00 pesos $ 3.00 usd
problems once and for all. “All over Mexico today, home altar - set up to honor FRUIT MARGARITA ONION RINGS
“We want it to be over there appears evidence of re- the dead - by disqualifying any $ 45.50pesos $3.50usd Fried & served with ranch
DAIQUIRI dressing
altar that presents “foreign el- $39.00 pesos $ 3 usd $ 26.00 pesos $2.00 usd
ements.” BLOODY MARY SOLOMON’S CARPACCIO
In reality though, here in $39.00 pesos $3usd Fresh catch of day, rice
Los Cabos people aren’t quite SEA BREEZE vinegar, capers
that uptight. The mix of the two $39.00 pesos $ 3 usd $ 52.00 pesos $4.00 usd
holiday celebrations and the CHUPACABRAS SASHIMI
traditions from two continents, $39.00 pesos $ 3 usd Serrano, avocado,cucumber
seem to be gaining favor in the HORNY LADY and soy sauce
population, which is a huge $39.00 pesos $ 3 usd $ 52.00 pesos $ 4.00 usd
SEX ON LOVER’S BEACH CHECKEN OR BEEF
melting pot of Mexican cul- $ 52.00 pesos $ 4 usd QUESADILLAS
tures and traditions. Every MAI TAI Served w/black beens,
year, the number of costume- $39.00 pesos $ 3 usd guacamole and Mexican
clad children roaming the CHEE CHEE salsa
streets on October 31st in- $39.00 pesos $3 usd $39.00 pesos $3.00 usd
creases, searching for candy MONKEY CHICKEN FINGERS
and treats! Come on down $39.00 pesos $ 3 usd Served with ranch dressing
with a bag of candy and make RUM $ 39.00 pesos $ 3.00 usd
Bacardi White Or Añejo BAR’S CHIPS
a child’s day! $ 32.50 pesos $2.50 usd Salsa & Guacamole
VODKAS $ 39.00 pesos $3.00 usd
Oso Negro BUFFALO WINGS
$26.00 pesos $ 2.00usd Spicy chicken wings served
SMIRNOFF with ranch dressing
$29.25 pesos $ 2.25usd $39.00 pesos $3.00 usd
GIN BAR’S FRENCH FRIES
Oso Negro $26.00 pesos $2.00 usd
$26.00 pesos $ 2.00 usd CEVICHE TOAST
LIQUORS Fresh Fish Ceviche served
Kahlua on a tostada
$32.50 pesos $ 2.50 usd $ 26.00 pesos $ 2.00 usd
TEQUILAS MIXED GARDEN SALAD
Cuervo Especial Lettuce with assorted
$39.00 pesos $3 usd vegetables
Quiote blanco $ 39.00 pesos $ 3.00 usd
$39.00 pesos $3 usd CAESAR SALAD WITH
NON ALCOHOLIC CHICKEN
COCKTAILS Romaine lettuce and our
Smoothies incredible Caesar recipe
$26.00 pesos $ 2 usd $ 52.00 pesos $ 4.00 usd
Virgin Piña Colada SOLOMON’S LANDING
$ 26.00 pesos $ 2 usd HOUSE SALAD
Virgin Strawberry Assorted vegetables,
Daiquiri orange, pecans, gorgonzola
$ 28.60 pesos $ 2.20 usd cheese with
Lemonade raspberry vinaigrette
$32.50 pesos $ 2.50 usd dressing.
Orangeade $ 52.00 pesos $ 4.00 usd
$32.50 pesos $ 2.50 usd BABY BACK PORK RIBS
Bottled Spring Water Yummy Barbeque sauce
$ 19.50 pesos $ 1.50 usd $ 52.00 pesos $ 4.00 usd
Located right
on the marina,
in Tesoro,
water side.
Special portions only.Tax & Tips are Not Included.
Sorry,local discounts not available with this
screamin deal.Reservations: 624 143 7606 Office
9:00 to 6:00 624 143 3050 Restaurant
8:00 to 10:00
E-mail: solomonslanding@hotmail.com
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Todos Santos
Gallery Expands
Galeria Catalina is bigger and better than
ever, with more space and six new artists
BY MONA LISA
Catherine Edwards, expectedly, space in the
owner of the popular Galeria building became available
Catalina in Todos Santos, just at the right moment.”
has announced a dramatic All of the artists show- FISH REPORT...
expansion. The gallery, for- ing at Galeria Catalina are continued from page 21
merly known as Galeria members of the Artists of
Juanita, has specialized in Todos Santos (A.R.T.S.), on steroids or something be-
traditional pottery made in an informal group whose cause these fish do NOT
the Sierra Laguna Moun- objective is to develop and quit!”
tains. As of this month, the support a visual arts com- On top of the tuna, it
gallery has been significantly munity and inspire and grow seemed that the dorado got
enlarged to encompass visual arts talent in the Todos tired of being second tier
space for paintings by six Santos aea. Members of catches and moved right in-
well-known local artists. A.R.T.S. also supervise the shore and the “dorado ro-
The gallery will show the Visions Gallery at Cafelix deo” went off with streaking
works of Gloria Santoyo Coffee & Kitchen. and hooked dorado sur-
Ruenitz, Victoria Sepulveda, For more information rounding the boats. “Point-
Diane Knight, Roxanne about Galeria Catalina blank fish shooting” was how
Sparks, Maggie Woodall (open 11 to 5 daily except one of our Denver anglers (Many were released and However, we did hook a
and Mike McAllister. Sunday) call 612-145- described it. “I’ve never the flyfishers really had a few roosters (released) and
The six artists present 0338 or visit Galeria seen so many dorado flying blast!) three wahoo were hooked
a wide variety of styles, sub- Catalina located on Calle around a boat.” It was hard to know if and lost.
ject matter and media rang- Juarez next to Tecolote If the boats weren’t anything else was biting since Cabo San Lucas
ing from Gloria Ruenitz’s Books. plugged with tuna, they were everyone had jumped on the George & Mary Landrum
thought-provoking concep- topped off with dorado! dorado or tuna schools. www.flyhooker.com
Tracy Ehrenberg
www.piscessportfishing.com
Grant Hartman
http://baja-anglers.com/
San Jose del Cabo
Gordo Bank Pangas
www.gordobanks.com
Palmilla Fishing Charters
palmillafishing@gmail.com
East Cape
Rancho Leonero Hotel
www.rancholeonero.com
Hotel Buena Vista
www.hotelbuenavista.com
Vista Sea Sport
www.vistaseasport.com
East Cape Tackle
www.eastcapetackle.com
La Paz
Jonathan Roldan’s Tailhunter
International
www.tailhunter-
international.com
tual work to the realistic ren-
derings in pastels of land-
scapes, abandoned build-
ings and vehicles by Mike
McAllister. Diane Knight
offers the rich colors and
textures of Mexico in works
utilizing acrylics while Tori
Sepulveda lovingly renders
many of the traditions of
Mexican horsemanship in
powerful yet delicate water-
colors. Maggie Woodall
uses both oils and pastels to
record the scenes of the ev-
eryday beauty of the Mexi-
can landscape and Roxanne
Sparks records those little
scenes and precious mo-
ments on small canvases that
reflect the hidden treasures
which abound in this desert
paradise.
“This was perfect tim-
ing. I was looking for a way
to expand what I offered in
the gallery just as these six
artists were looking for a
venue in which they could
exhibit,” said Edwards “Un-
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October 26th, 2009 .COM
Cabo Pedicabbers Work and hitching the contraption
to an old 10-speed It’s funny
Francisco’s nutritional
habits are not the best. Like
are only $2 to $4 per per-
son around town. Special
Hard For Their Money
to watch the peddlers’ legs most poorer Mexicans he tours are optional and more
go round like crazy as they eats the basic beans, torti- expensive, starting at $30
only use one gear, unaware, llas and chile which fuels for 90 minutes of
For a coupe of bucks they’ll take you where apparently, of how to use a what amounts to quite a sightseeing. This service is
you want to go, which beats walking these days derailer. workout. Francisco pedals available from 7 am until
In Cabo pedicabs pro- his heavy cab around some midnight or later.
BY VERA WHEELER vide essential employment 16 hours a day, and much Many tourists love to
for cadre of hardworking of the year does so in crip- take pictures of Francisco
For more on this story locals and recent transplants pling heat. During the sum- and his bike because he
watch the video at from mainland Mexico such mer season he says he drinks likes to decorate it with fun
www.gringogazette.tv as Francisco, who moved between two and four gal- stuff, every now and then
to Baja with his family nine lons of water a day just to wearing a different costume
years ago from Mexico City. stay hydrated. It doesn’t depending on the holiday
Common in various cit- cycle designed to carry pas- Upon arrival in Cabo he make his job any easier that and time of year. He may
ies around the world, bicycle sengers in addition to the bought a used bicycle and sometimes his Gringo pas- know how to hustle, but he’s
taxis are a familiar sight in driver, a two-wheeled cart started working on creating sengers are, well, a bit on also got a heart. Francisco
Los Cabos, where hard- attached to a bike. his pedicab, putting on new the hefty side. Francisco helps out David, a blind man
working drivers pedal their In some places pedicabs wheels and tires and weld- jokes that he wishes he who spends his days selling
way around city streets day are mechanically complex, ing a seating area to put his could charge by weight! candies in front of the bank,
and night looking for pas- having multiple gears, more clients on. Around $600 Francisco usually takes and has been taking him to
sengers and somehow mak- powerful brakes, and in later he was in business. visitors to colorful markets, work at the bank each day
ing a living one fare at a time. some cases electrical mo- Sure, there are minor repairs Medano beach, the mu- for the past seven years for
Known as cycle rick- tors to provide additional and maintenance to be per- seum, church, supermarkets, no charge.
shaws in other countries, power. But don’t look for formed on a regular basis, liquor stores, nearby hotels, Unfortunately his job is
they are called pedicabs in anything that fancy here in but the biggest expense is hidden restaurants, night not always easy, and al-
the United States and Cabo, where many of the replacing tires. He will go clubs, the marina – wher- though he enjoys many of his
bicitaxis here in Mexico. riders have created their through a set every couple ever you want to go. The passengers there are others
Basically, pedicabs are a pedicabs themselves by of months and pays between number of destinations are that are not so pleasant.
human-powered type of tri- welding metal tubes together $30 and $60 for new ones. innumerable and the rides Continued on page 29
We have arduously eaten (624) 145-6011. $$$ ghetti and more. Eat in, Pick up, and and Saturday until 2 am.
Cabo San Lucas Baja Cantina. Marina delivery coming soon. FAST SER- For reservations please call (624)
our way through every waterside dining overlooking
Baja Brewing Company VICE. They also do catering. Located 145-6011. $$
restaurant in Southern Baja Finally! Due to overwhelming re- luxurious yachts. Mexican next to the Dairy Queen. La Casa Country offers tasty
for you, and jotted down sponse, Los Cabos’ only micro- specialties, seafood, pizza and cabopigroasters.com. (624) 143-1690 entrees of prime steaks and Mexi-
an accurate description of brewery has opened a second lo- more. Happy hour all day. Open 7 D’right Joint Well known for can food, all served in a friendly
cation in Cabo San Lucas. No more am - midnight every day. MC/V. Ph. the best slow roasted prime rib in Western atmosphere. Open daily for
many of them here. 143-1591 $$ www.bajacantina.net
braving the corridor highway at night Cabo! Great spot for some nacho’s lunch and dinner 1 pm to 11 pm.
to San Jose to get the freshest beer Caborey Dinner Cruise. and drinks…They make’em good! Located on Lazaro Cardenas Ave.
MC is for Master Card in town. The new location is on the Enjoy a world-class dining experi- Live music when there’s a cruise across the street from McDonald’s
rooftop of Cabo Villas Beach Re- ence while taking in the natural ship in the bay. Casual atmosphere $$.
V is for Visa
sort on famed Medano Beach. Not beauty of the Sea of Cortez in our with great view of the marina in front La Trattoria Restaurant –
AE is for American Express only will you get the best beer here, triple deck catamaran. Choose be- of The Tesoro. Stop on by from 9 Delicious Italian casual dining. In-
but the best view in Cabo is thrown tween the scrumptious am – 9 pm daily. (624) 105 0707 $$ door and outdoor seating available.
in for free! Open for Breakfast, chateaubriand, the delicate sea El Coral Mexican Restau- Pasta, wood-oven pizzas, chicken,
The price ranges break bass or shrimp bathed in white wine
Lunch, and Dinner. Don’t forget to rant is the oldest restaurant in Cabo. veal, and seafood. Large, profes-
down like this: stop by the original Brewpub in San sauce, or the chicken cordon bleu. They’ve been serving whole Red sional wine selection. Attached
$ - Average Entrees $7 Jose and a get a tour of the brewery At the end of your meal enjoy an Snapper and outstanding steaks open-air bar facing main strip is
$$ - Average Entrees $15 by the brewmaster himself! For res- international Latin-flavoured dance (Mesquite grilled to perfection) since perfect for before/after dinner drinks
ervations (624)157-2112 show. Daily cruises depart at 6 pm 1975. They also offer Mexican dishes, and people watching. Open for
$$$ - Average Entrees $22 and conclude at 8:30 pm. For reser- seafood, and Surf & Turf for only $18. lunch and dinner, 12 pm - midnight.
www.bajabrewingcompany.com $-
$$$$ Yikes!! $$ vations, phone 143-8060 & 143- You’ll enjoy the festive décor with Call for dinner reservations Tel:
Baja Cantina Beach Res- 8260 hand-carved and hand-painted chairs 143-00-68. Downtown Cabo, Plaza
If any restaurant would and Mexican tablecloths. Ph. (624) Bonita, Between Hard Rock Café
taurant. Located on Medano Beach Cabo Subs On the main drag
like to be included here, in front of the Cabo Villas Beach Re- across from the Tesoro. They have 143-0150. Open Monday – Saturday and Starbucks Coffee. $
please call for Cabo San sort, Baja Cantina Beach Restaurant the best sandwiches in Cabo and the from 11am – 10pm. $ Los Deseos Mexican
Lucas & La Paz, Bill has everything you need to enjoy and best prices, too! From Philly Fiesta Mini Market & Deli Restaurant You'll dine in Colo-
authentic Los Cabos experience. Cheesesteak for $5 to their ground They are located next to Banamex, nial splendor at Los Deseos Mexi-
Schaul, 624 175 5233. Lounge by day and Fine dining at sirloin cheeseburgers for only $3, you behind McDonalds - kitty corner to can Restaurant amid antiques, foun-
For San Jose and the night. Mexican specialties & interna- can’t beat it! All the deli favorites (ham, the firefighters Downtown. This is a tains, and Mexican sculptures while
East Cape, Carolyn tional cuisine, sushi bar, wine list and turkey, pastrami & roast beef), salads great Taqueria - fish and shrimp tacos, overlooking the beautiful marina.
celebrated bar. Enjoy live music ev- and veggie sandwiches are also on fresh ceviche tostadas and also fish Dine in our air-conditioned dining
Rapp, 624 128 1762 and
ery evening. Wednesday night Mexi- their menu. Don’t forget to try their & shrimp, jamaica water & cold beer. salon or on our harbor view terrace
they will zip right out with can Fiesta! (Reserve early). Thurs- pickles…Best on the planet! Open Deli - tortas, burritos, sandwiches, along the marina's waterfront. Open
their fork and bib. day Jazz. Friday, Saturday and Sun- 11am to 10pm $ croissants and empanadas. They for breakfast, lunch and dinner from
day nights DJ. Open Daily from 8:00 Cabo Pig Roasters, Low and have fresh Mexican fare & surpris- 7 am until 11 pm. For reservations
am to 11:00 pm. Ph. 624 143-9773. Slow BBQ, new locals joint. They of- ingly light on the wallet - American please call (624) 145-6011. $$
Also available for events & Private fer Cabo’s only Authentic BBQ. Re- coffee. Open daily 7am-10pm. Cash, Loveshack Bar & Grill
parties sales@bajacantina.com.mx ally tasty smoked foods and super Visa & M/C (624) 105-1104 $ Happy Hour 11 - 7 Daily. They have
www.bajacantina.com.mx cheap; complete meals from $35 to Jack’s Bar & Grill Located in Great American & Mexcian food.
Baja Lobster Co. Baja Lob- around $90 Pesos or you can also a privileged place where you will Try their Burger & Fries, Only
ster Company specializes in sea- purchase all meats and sides by enjoy a beautiful view to the Cabo $5.00! Best Deal & Best Burger in
food prepared in exotic and imagi- weight. All Meat cuts are smoked; San Lucas marina, making your town! You’ll love their Nachos &
native ways. From their special Whole Hogs, Pork Shoulder, Angus lunch or dinner an unforgettable Tacos, too! 143-5010 $
Black Goddess Lobster to lobster Brisket Baby Back Ribs and whole experience, Jack’s Bar & Grill of- Lucky’s Cabo Grill, formerly
and shrimp in coconut sauce - your Chickens too! They offer platters and fers an eclectic mix of seasonings, La Parrillada, offers all you can eat
taste buds will be in heaven here. sandwiches, plus really tasty Angus spices and flavors intertwined with platters of mouth watering baby-
Baja Lobster Co. is located on the and Pork Burgers, Sliders and more. meats, pastas, seafood, sand- back pork ribs, sirloin steak, and
east end of the Marina Golden Zone, Side dishes include Potato Salad, wiches and salads. Served in a chicken thighs. Everything from the
beneath the Marina Fiesta Resort & Chili, Mashed Taters, Cole Slaw, pirate atmosphere...Arrr! Matey! catch of the day, to chiles rellenos,
Spa. For reservations please call Waffle Fries, Onion Rings, BBQ Spa- Open from 11 am to 11 pm, Friday to lobster quesadillas, to the
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New Technology Scans and it’s available in San Jose
at Spa Cielo Laser Med
sure. Many of the golfers,
tennis players and fishermen
computerized skin scan. The
VISIA Complexion Analysis
For Early Skin Cancer
Spa. who come to Spa Cielo for provides you with an invalu-
Cathy Dammann, owner skin analysis have extensive able guide for optimal reju-
of Spa Cielo, who is a Reg- sun damage with actinic kera- venation of your skin. The
Get your free screening at Costco on istered Nurse and a medical tosis (AKs) a premalignant UV modes shows subsurface
weekends or go to Spa Cielo aesthetics practitioner in light form of skin cancer charac- skin conditions, including sun
and laser, says clients come terized by rough, red, pink, damage that will give you a
BY CARA TONEN from all over Baja -- La Paz tan, and brown to dark red picture of how your skin will
and Todos Santos included - skin which can feel like sand- look in ten years if you don’t
What is the most impor- is at its strongest and most - and as far as Mexico City, paper. start taking preventive and
tant thing in your golf bag or damaging. And a day of fish- to get this diagnostic report According to the Ameri- restorative measures to re-
your fishing tool box? Is it the ing means around eight hours of their skin. High quality digi- can Association of Dermatol- verse damage now. Expo-
$300 driver you got for your- of constant sun. tal images are taken of the ogy, “AKs are considered the sure to UV radiation caused
self last Christmas, a scoring The unique problem golf- various layers of your skin earliest stage of the develop- by time spent in the sun is the
pencil with an eraser, or a ers and fishermen face, is which are then analyzed by ment of skin cancer and have most damaging to the skin,
bottle of sunscreen? For golf- they are out in the sun for the computer and compared the potential to progress to causing immense free-radical
ers and anglers, who are at hours at a time and they are in the following categories to squamous cell carcinoma, a damage to the skin’s cells.
greater risk of developing exposed to a lot of sun. the general population: spots, type of skin cancer that can Spa Cielo offers the new-
skin cancer because of their There is only one diagnostic pores, porphyrins (bacteria be fatal. 35 percent of all fa- est and most effective tech-
prolonged exposure to sun, procedure that can really tell beneath the skin that causes tal skin cancer starts as ac- nologies in treating Aks and
the answer should be obvi- you how much UV damage redness and thereby uneven tinic keratosis.” Approxi- photo-aged skin\ Photody-
ous. you have already been hit tone to the skin); wrinkles, mately 10 million Americans namic Therapy and Intense
Consider that a round of with, and how fast your skin evenness and UV damage. have actinic keratosis. For Pulse Light. In addition to
golf can take three or four is destined to age, what you Dammann says people this reason AAD recom- treating AKs, Spa Cielo La-
hours to play and preferred can do to turn back the hands travel from all over the world mends a yearly skin scan for ser MedSpa offers the new-
weekend tee times are gen- of time, and how you can to the Baja to enjoy the lazy UV damage and actinic kera- est in safe, non-surgical, non-
erally in the mid-morning. A save your skin from aging days on the beach, golf, fish- tosis. ablative, pain-free, no down-
golfer who tees off at 10 am faster than it has to. It’s a re- ing, tennis, and surfing. Un- If you have had too much time cosmetic skin treatments.
will be playing during the markable procedure called a fortunately, with all of these fun in the sun, Spa Cielo of- “The public is demanding
hours of the day when the sun VISIA Complexion Analysis activities comes sun expo- fers a complimentary VISIA Continued on page 27
vegetarian’s favorite. food and experience as the old and crumbling murals depicting old phone 143 7606, or call the Restau- and a cold beer. Also, there is a
Enjoy portabello fajitas in this Shrimp House. The recipes are the village street scenes. The place is rant 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. phone 143 swim wear store in the restaurant
quaint, Mexican atmosphere. Also same, but the location has changed. eclectic, with crude spindled wood 3050. $$ so you can purchase swim wear,
serving a family brunch every Maro’s Shrimp House is now on chairs painted in vibrant colors of tur- Tiki Bar Cabo San Lucas floppers or just lotion. Come see
Sunday. Located on Hidalgo Street, Hidalgo, the street that goes up from quoise, parrot red and grass green. Great sushi & casual food at the ma- us and enjoy the food and atmo-
along “Restaurant Row”. Open daily the main drag in front of Tesoro, on There are painted concrete and tile rina. Enjoy the wonderful view of Cabo sphere. No reservations needed..
for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, your right, past Pancho’s and floors, four palapa covered patio din- San Lucas Marina with our great $
except Monday, open at 3 pm. For acrosss from Mama’s. Don’t forget ing levels amongst fruit orchard and sushi & bar food and the best prices Zippers Bar and Grille:
reservations call 624-143-7424, or to try the special “Bulldog” cocktail Mexican bric-abrac décor every- in town. Happy hour all day. Sushi On Costa Azul Beach. Best Grille
just stop by. $$ that was made famous at the old where. Mi Casa’s menu is a tour-de- Rolls 2x1 From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Town. This restaurant is pre-
Mariscos “El Jarocho” Hard Shrimp House. (624) 143 4966 $$ force of Mexican cuisine with many Located at the Marina L-M Dock. ferred by local Gringos. Baby
to find but tough to beat. Make left Marty’s La Ricazon - A long delectable regional meat and seafood Tesoro Los Cabos Resort. Open Daily Boomers music Wednesday and
after the 2nd Pemex on the road to time favorite for locals and visitors entrée’s for the visitor to savor. At Mi from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. (624) 144- Friday and Blues on Saturday. All
Todos Santos. It’s one block up on to Cabo! Famous for their home- Casa Restaurant, Mariachis stroll and 4973. Sports Events by Satellite. Angus
your left. They serve authentic “Vera made sauces, wraps, fresh seafood, play favorite songs, around the ter- Beef Charcoal Hamburgers, Mexi-
Cruz” style seafood in a clean and CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF on the raced dining patios. On the Town San Jose can meals, Nachos, Deli Sand-
festive environment. Banquet room mesquite grill and great food at fair Square of Cabo San Lucas. Reser- wiches are just a few on the menu.
and terrace upstairs with Pacific prices. Located on Camino Viejo a vations 143-1933 or salesmicasa@ 7 Seas Restaurant. Fine Enjoy your meal and cold drink with
Ocean view . Open 10am to 8pm ev- San Jose, between the Peblo Bo- gmail.com dining with the best view in town. a beautiful scenic surfing view.
eryday. Ph. (624) 173-0795 $ nito Rose and City Club. Open Ev- Presto! Ristorante One of Open air restaurant steps away 624-172-6162 Open 11am to
María Corona Restaurant: eryday. (624) 105-1616 Breakfast Cabo's best-kept secrets, Presto! from the ocean. Watch the surf from 10:30pm all week.
Located on downtown Cabo San & Lunch $ Dinner $$ Ristorante is known for quality, a your table. Sea food specialties -
Lucas, one block away from Puerto Margariravilla Restau- spectacular waterfront location and Great wine list - Fantastic desserts.
Paraíso Mall, María Corona offers rant is OPEN AGAIN! They’re affordability. Here you will enjoy Good experience guaranteed. You
La Paz
you an authentic Mexican Food. A/C. serving breakfast, lunch and dinner timeless Italian specialties served will be back! Located at Cabo Surf. Rancho Viejo. Open 24 hrs.
Free wireless internet. Free Parking. with a delicious and ample selec- in a modern bistro atmosphere. To reserve call 14 22676 ext 307 Breakfast your choice of eggs $3.
Live Mexican music from Thursday, tion of Mexican and International Presto! is located in the Marina or call Mercedes cell 1586900. Arrachera tacos, carne asada,
evening. Open for lunch and dinner Cuisine. You will be delighted with Golden Zone beneath the Marina Molly’s Restaurant : is air american cuts, menudo, pozole, fish,
from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm. their traditional Mexican recipes, Fiesta Resort & Spa, in between Los conditioned and open 8am-11pm all salads, seafood. Carne asada and
Maro Shrimp House Re- and enjoy them in a remodeled mod- Deseos Restaurant and Baja Lob- week. Located downtown San arrachera by the kilo, w/salsa and
member the old Shrimp House with ern restaurant with a spectacular ster Co. For reservations please call Jose, across from the church. tortillas. La Paz locations: Manuel
the great food that used to be on the view of the Marina. They have very (624) 145-6011. $$ Breakfast, lunch and dinner at rea- Pineda at Belisario Dominguez and
main drag of Cabo? Well, it’s back! Fresh Seafood, Certified Angus Beef Solomon’s Landing. Con- sonable prices. Menu has Variety Alvaro Obregon, Corner of Marquez
A Canadian named Phil owned it for and also serve Lamb Chops from sistently good food,fun & friendly. of Salads, Deli Sandwiches, Pas- de Leon & Belisario Dominguez and
many years. When his lease ex- New Zealand. And it’s their famous Beautiful setting right on the marina tas, Traditional Mexican, Soups, Malecon next to Jungle Bar. In Ciudad
pired and the rent tripled, he decided Flavored Big Margaritas that you’ll waterfront. Good people watching. Steak and Shrimp. Plenty of seat- Constitution at Blvd. Olachea near
to retire. But he gave his blessing keep asking for! Located in the heart Large breakfast menu (American- ing. Has a bar in the back under a road to San Carlos. Cell 612 348 9294
and support to Maro, one of his loyal of Cabo San Lucas’ nightlife and style fried potatoes, cheddar and large palapa to enjoy a good meal $
employees of 16 years, and now shopping district. They have ca- Jack cheese omelettes, half-inch
Maro serves up the same great reci- pacity for large groups between 150 thick honey-baked grilled ham, apple
pes and sauces. In addition to the to 200 persons. You can always sausage. For lunch and dinner An-
delicious fresh boiled shrimp (you watch your favorite sporting events gus beef, cold water lobster, the full
order it by the half or full kilo), Maro on their 50“ plasma TV´s. For res- bodied, sweet lobster, the kind with
is also offering lobster, some Mexi- ervations please call (624) 143 60 the big tail. Brian’s special BBQ
can plates, BBQ ribs and some 50 Blvd. In the Plaza Bonita mall ribs and steaks grilled over mes-
steaks. He also has coconut or on the marina. Open everyday from quite wood. Has the ambiance of a
chocolate ice cream which is home- 10:00am to 10:30pm. $$ Cheers bar, where everybody knows
made by his wife. It’s a down home Mi Casa A fitting locale as the your name. Reasonably priced.
place, with hugely attentive waiters, restaurant’s ambience evokes memo- Right on the Cabo marina, in the cor-
who are all trying their hearts out to ries of an old Cabo San Lucas with its ner, inside the Tesoro hotel. Reser-
see that you have the same great interior walls covered with faux faded vations 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Office
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FOR RENT BEACHFRONT La
CLASSIFIEDS: Here's how to do it!
Jolla 1Bed/1Bath fully furnished,
pool, AC, full kitchen, washer/dryer,
DO NOT PHONE! We don't take dictation. telephone, internet. Reduced to $650/
Mail it in —Better, cause there’s less mo. (624) 1426245 or cell (624) 147-
chance for boo boos, unless your 1. 2. 3. 0326.
MARNIA SOL CONDO FOR
handwriting is so bad we can't read it. 4. 5. 6. SALE, Furnished 1700+ sq. ft. 2 bed,
Address is below. 2 bath with laundry. Corner unit is on
Walk it in - We've recently moved, so listen 7. 8. 9. second floor, upgraded an98d ex-
up. We’re on Leona Vicario Street, four panded. Includes easy access over
10. 11. 12. sized 1 car garage that fits Suburban
blocks up. The street dead ends into the and Toys. Best location in Cabo, 2
main drag kinda across from the mall. It’s 13. 14. 15. blocks to beach, marina and mall. Clean
one way going the wrong way, but you can 16. title sits in a Nevada Corp. Owner
17. 18. m98otivated. Priced below value at
figure a workaround. If we're not there, $250,000. Call Kathy in the US at 775-
shove it under the door with a bunch of
20. 21. 22. 323-1990 ext. 0. (#8)
money. Trust us. 23. 24. 2 BEDROOM/2 BATH Spacious.
25. Four palapa patios. Indoor/Outdoor
total number of words 26. 27. 28. Living. 40 foot trailer. Secured resi-
dences. Completely furnished.
Times .80¢ a word x .80
Businesses send one dollar a word. Sorry, we're trying to keep $129,000 with lease. (624) 143-3261
Total amount owed this as a service for private parties or cell (624) 358-0140 (# 5)
BISBEE, XMAS & NEW YRS, on
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P Box 13168 Palm Desert CA 92255 the beach Villas Sheraton Resort. Jr, 1,
2, & 3 Bedroom (210)568-8258, CELL
624-147-7146 (# 8)
CHRISTIAN WORSHIP In English CABO RESORT CONDO one and BRAND NEW RV/TRAILER PARK. FOR RENT 3BR/2BA Penthouse
(La Paz) Crossroads Christian Fellow- a half bedroom for rent, Marina Sol is Near beach, between Cerritos and Condo Cabo Corridor - Very Spacious DIAMONDS INTERNATIONAL.
ship. Sharing the living water of Jesus the best location in cabo, by best beach. Todos Santos. Limited leases available with 180 ocean view, including Arch. The # 1 jewelry stores in the Pacific is
with thristy people. 3124 Abosolo be- Olympic size pool. Restaurant one now. Nice, small, quiet. Water, elec- Fully Furnished, Washer/Dryer, 3 looking for sales associates. Please send
tween Sonora and Sinaloa. (Up the al- week free with 3 weeks. $600.00 a tricity, Wi-Fi, Fenced and gated with pools, security. $1500.00 / mo. US your resume to pacifichr@gmail.com
ley under the Crossroads sign) Con- week cell 624 1082095, e-mail 24hrs security. Big Spots. Only 20 left. (480) 600-3939. MX (624) 157-1956 or rh.cabo@gmail.com (TF)
tact Joyce and David Reed 12-25436. caboadriana@gmail.com (tf) Nice palapa also for sale $14,500 USD. (#4) 4 VARIOUS UNITS FOR RENT all
www.crossroadslapaz.org (tf) CALL FROM YOUR COMPUTER. Cell (612) 139 2713 (tf) GREAT RENTALS PEDREGAL! with air. A single for 400 USD, a one
BEAUTIFUL VILLA FOR SALE in US and Canada just 2.9 cents per 4 SALE 1999 MERCEDES E320 Furnished New 2 master suites 3 bath, bedroom for 500 USD, another large
Puerta de Hierro. Gated community. 3 minute. www.MexicoPc2 wht. 4 dr, auto everything, plates no Pool Spa, Gas BQ, Sat TV 52 LCD one bedroom for 650 USD and a pent-
bedrooms, 3 baths. Arch view. 624 phone.com (tf) problem, low mi. $8995usd. 044-624- W/D, Internet, big balconies, Marina house for 900 USD. All units include
141- 6616 REDUCED PRICE (tf) 151-9229. (tf) Views, 2950.00. Also furnished 2 bd 2 free water, electricity, trash and some
HOUSE FOR RENTAT MIRAMAR housekeeping and are also furnished.
WANTED COMMISSION SALES 3 bedrooms. Kitchen cabinets. One ENGLISH KEYBOARD BRAND bath, pool, gas bbq, sat tv, internet 2
big balconies Marina Views 1795.00 Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym are avail-
person. English & Spanish required. month deposit plus rent which is 6,500 NEW Microsoft keyboard. Never able. We always have water. 14 333 48
Beauty products to spas, hotels. Call pesos a month. Inf. Cell 624 155 4046 Used. Still in box. Only $40. Call Mark 624 174 0359 or 310 508 4374
(tf) ask for Mr.Rental. (#5)
143-3272 (tf) Nextel 72*699516*29 (tf) (624) 175 -5233. (tf)
SMALL HOUSE FOR RENT AT APARTMENT FOR RENT in the
1999 FORD CONTOUR SE, im- HOUSE FOR RENT in Miramar. 2 28ft ALBEMARLE EXPRESS center of downtown cabo san lucas,
ported, one owner, just arrived from bedrooms with view to the Pacific. One SPORTFISHER with twin Yanmar MIRAMAR. Rent 3,500 pesos, plus
one month deposit. Inf. Cell 624 155 on the second floor of the Diamonds
San Diego, 75,000 miles, excellent mo- month deposit plus rent which is 5,300 diesels. Lowrance GPS, Furuno depth/ International building.
tor, shocks, brakes, new tires, etc. You pesos a month. Inf. Cell 624 155 4046 fish finder. Marlin tower with second 4046 Nextel 72*699516*29 (tf)
A brand new one bedroom apartment,
have to drive it! $4,800 USD. Contact Nextel 72*699516*29 (tf) helm. Salt and Freshwater washdown, FOR RENT BISBEE WEEK Oct 17 fully and tastefully furnished, in a se-
John: 044 624 117 6225 (tf) 2006 ANTARES TRIKE, 15m2 strut- racor filters, double outriggers, bait - Oct 24. Deluxe Studio at Cabo Villas. cured building, AC, internet and TV
POPULAR HEALTH FOOD store ted wing, 912S 100hp Rotax engine, tank, 16 rod holders, battery charger, Ocean View. Sleeps four. Only $1,175. cable connection available. Please call
in busy complex for sale. Please call 40 gallon gas tank w/1000 mile range, fridge, head. Pre-paid PLC marina slip Call Bill at cell (624) 175-5233 (tf) 144 41 05 Mariana Huergo & Nuria
044-624-137-8378 (tf) perfect condition, low hours, lots of through Dec 2010 (with marina ap- SOLAR sales &service. Phone 14 Huerta (TF)
extras, imported, $25,000 USD proval). Must sell. $75,000 USD obo. 25000 (tf)
4 SALE BY OWNER. Owner financ- Cel. 044-624-122-2139 (#7) LONG TERM RENTAL: Beautiful,
ing. 3 br/2bath condo. Totally furnished. Roberto cell (624) 147-0326. (tf) FOR RENT 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Fully Super Sharp, Ocean View, Upper
Pool, security. $140,000 or BO. 624- ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH for 4 SALE 1999 MERCEDED E320. Furnished ocean view condo in San floor of 2 level house, 2 bed, 2 bath,
129-9232, Bob. (tf) rent in Mañana Condos, 2 kilometers White. 4 dr, auto everything, plates no Jose. Has everything. Pool A/C, Furnished, 3 A/C, fans, washer/dryer,
out on the highway to San Jose, with problem, low mi. $$8800 USD. 044- washer/dryer. $650 mo. Perfect for 1 patio, Grass yard, alarm, secure, pri-
2000 FORD F-150 XLT Sport 4x4, 624-151-9229. (tf)
lovely view of the arch and the bay. or 2 people. Long term rental. Magis- vate, small dog ok, San Jose del Cabo,
red with matching red camper shell.
Fully furnished. $700 a month. 044- GRINGO OPERATED AIRPORT terial, San Jose del Cabo. (624) 14- $800 Local: 14-24460 or
127,000 Km., imported from Canada
624-147-5287 (tf) PARKING. Cars, SUV’s, RV’s, Boats. 24460 or (818) 3325660 or Email: (818)3325660 Email:
last year. $14,500 USD. 624-144-4169
$10 a day or $100.00 for up to a month. apage234@aol.com apage234@aol.com
from 9am to 5 pm (tf) WANTED: donations of used Books,
all kinds & languages, & used clothing Fenced, 24 hrs security, live-in guard. BEACHFRONT HOUSE for rent, 04 ATV HONDA RINCON 650.
FOR RENT: 3BR/3BA Mediteranean Wash, vacuum prior to delivery. Ve-
& small housewares, can be dropped Costa Azul Beach, 3 BD,3-1/2 BA, Low mileage. Extras. 818-804-5127
$1800/month, 3BR/3BA Medite- hicle maintenance services also avail-
off at the Liga MAC Used Bookstore Prime location, $2500/mo, long term or 624-147-5900 (#5)
ranean (Double Lot) $2500/month, able. Airport transportation can be ar-
3BR/3BA Las Palmas $2100/month, & Donation Center, pickup of large (714)654-4658- 3BDRM, DEN, 2BATH beautiful
amounts can be arranged. ranged. Call (624) 110-7244 or (949) RVW@RETLEK.COM
& 2BR/2BA Mykonos $3000/month. 338 8075 for information. (tf) home, corner lot. $89,500 US call 624-
142-6244 or Cell: 355-3463 (tf) bookstore@ligamac.com 144-5611 all FSBO NEWLY REMODELED 3 bed 122-2690
funds raised supports local families in 24ft SKIPJACK FLY BRIDGE sports / 3.5 bath home in La Jolla subdivision.
RENTING 2 or 3 BEDROOM. Cabo need. www.ligamac.com (tf) fisher. This boat is ready to Fish. OFFICE FOR RENT IN
Bello. In tip-top condition so bring ref- New pool and landscaping. Words can PEDREGAL PARK. New, 340 Sq. ft.
WAHOO RV CENTER. Trailer sup- 230HP Volvo diesel. Duo prop. not describe the panoramic ocean
erence to match. No pets, no kids, 2 150gals fuel.400 mile range. New bilge $450/mo. 624-143-5550 (#4)
adults max. Furnished. $1450. + secu- ply and parts. Gas Fridges, new, re- views from this home. Low HOA fees.
built and service. SJDC (624) 142- pumps, trim pumps, trim tabs trailer Asking $895,000 USD. Call 624-122- SJD 3BR BEACHFRONT
rity $1500. 624 156-2425 (tf) too much to list. Perfect Baja Boat! In CONDO: $1400/mo + utilities! Call:
3792 1wahoorv@prodigy.net.mx (v15 2139 / 624-188 8936 or US (970) 300
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT #4) La Paz 29k. For more info and pics 4825 (#5) 142-6244 (#4)
NEW AND USED. Great prices. Email me at ospreybay1@yahoo.com LARGE DINING ROOM TABLE.
Cel.624-1475507 (tf) LONG TERM RENTAL. Beginning US Phone 714-713-1008 (tf) FINALLY READY TO BUY in Los
2/1/2009. 3 br/2bath totally furnished Cabos but can’t get credit? Seller will Seats up to 12 people. 624 151 5410
BACK PAIN? CHIROPRACTOR. condo. All appliances, linen and more. HOME FOR SALE IN MIRAMAR. finance brand new arch view luxury (# 5)
Dr. Stanley Song, D.C. Palmer Gradu- Alarm system, security, pool. Sky TV, Turn-key two stories, three bedrooms, home. Granite, marble, travertine, real LONG TERM RENTAL: Beautiful,
ate with 20 years U.S. experience. Of- high speed internet. Call bob 624- 2.5 bathrooms, parking for three cars, wood windows, stainless appliances, Super Sharp, Ocean View, Upper
fice 143—9597 Cell 044-624-122- 129-9232 (tf) 1,250 gallon water pila with hydro- gate guarded community, pool and fit- floor of 2 level house, 2 bed, 2 bath,
1426 Plaza Tamaral # 8 in Cabo, be- pneumatic system and pump.Walled, ness, satellite TV, garage, etc. $389K Furnished, 3 A/C, fans, washer/dryer,
tween Immigration and 7 Crown hotel WANTED ECONOMIST AND AD- with window protection, large back-
MINISTRATOR volunteer for a pe- with flexible terms. Let’s talk. John 624- patio, Grass yard, alarm, secure, pri-
across from Bancomer bank. (tf) yard. $70,000 USD. Ph. 624 155 4046 147-5807 (#4) vate, small dog ok, San Jose del Cabo,
diatric hospital in La Paz. Could lead (tf)
GRINGO OWNED AND OPER- to paid position as the project moves FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM $800 Local: 14-24460 or
ATED Auto air conditioning service ahead. Right now we need a couple of POPULAR HEALTH FOOD store doll house for rent close to downtown (818)3325660 Email:
and repair. Free diagnostic test and good hearted people who want to help in busy complex for sale. Please call with free electric and electric gate for apage234@aol.com
then a real quote. Yes, a real quote! kids in need. BCS is the only state in 044-624-137-8378 (tf) your car. New building completely 50-FOOT CATAMARAN FOR
Please call for appointment. Cell in Mexico without a pediatric hospital. FOR RENT OR SALE furnished 3 furnished perfect single or for two per- SALE. Ideal for sailing and snorkel
Mexico 044-624-110-7244 US Phone Please reply to email: br home Cumbres del Tezal (Financing sons 3500 pesos 14 333 48 (# 4) charters. Twin Yanmar diesels, cus-
number (949) 338-8075 (tf) ecencial8@hotmail.com (#3) available) 624-100-9992 (tf) tom swim ladders, satellite stereo,
IHEALTH NSURANCE.
4 RENT PEDREGAL NEW 2BR Ex- REMODELED ANTIQUE HOME FOR SALE 2006 Harley Davidson US$5,000,000 “A” rated coverage, ready to charter. $135,000 USD Jim
ecutive Condo. 1400SF+400SF Bal- in Historic center La Paz for rent. Fully Fatboy excellent condition low price 4700 US hospital direct billing network 624-12-22468 (tf)
cony. Fantastic View, 2 Heated Pools. furnished, two bedrooms, one bath, 624-100-9992 (tf) plus Amerimed. Highest Deductible FOR RENT 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Fully
Fully Furnished and Ready Now. Call patio, A/C built ins, marble floors, car- Hospital option age 30-34: $35 Furnished ocean view condo in San
Owner, Bob Jankovics. 624-129-9232 EXECUTIVE CONDO La Paz: One
pet. Call Marilyn at 044-624147-5413 bedroom Marina Palmira condo avail- monthly. www.protexplan.com, Jose. Has everything. Pool A/C,
(tf) or Blanca 612-122 2047 (tf) info@protexplan.com, +1-604-724- washer/dryer. $650 mo. Perfect for 1
able weekly or monthly. US appli-
GOT CABO? www.gotcabo.com (tf) 2006 CHEV EQUINOX SUV, V-6, ances, WiFi, Flat Screen, all utilities 7384. (#26) or 2 people. Long term rental. Mag-
32,000 miles, CD, alarm, theft con- included. 612-131-2390 MX / 818- $$CASH$$ FOR GOOD USED fit- isterial, San Jose del Cabo. (624) 14-
LA JOLLA Two bedroom/bathroom
trol, great gas mileage, excellent con- 312-1783 USA. ness equipment, treadmill, elliptic, 24460 or (818) 3325660 or Email:
furnished condo for sale. (San Jose)
dition. Call 142-1192, Cell 624-121- lupitavega50@prodigy.net.mx or weights, etc. 210-568-8258, Cell 624- apage234@aol.com
$369,000.00usd Contact:
6331 (# 5) bconwayusa@aol.com (#5) 147-7146 (# 6)
llguichon@dccnet.com (4)
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compromise when it comes In an effort to make this
to sunscreen. While guide- scan available to the people
lines call for at least SPF 30, living or staying in Los
Dammann recommends Cabos, Spa Cielo has
people also use a broad teamed up with Costco.
spectrum sunscreen that Scans are available at
On the way to San Jose, like to know how long they blocks both ultraviolet A Costco, without appoint-
the bridge that they have re- could stand in the 100+ de- (UVA) and ultraviolet B ment, in the pharmacy area
cently finished is down to one gree heat, hand-digging a (UVB) rays. In addition, ap- on the weekends of (or fol-
lane again because they for- ditch, using a jackhammer, ply sunscreen every two
got to put something under pouring concrete.....how long hours, she said. “You sweat
the road that crosses over the would they last without tak- and it comes off. The second
Dear Editor, arroyo by Palmilla. ing a break? I had a hard time reason for application many
Driving through Cabo the Who is the engineer or just walking to my car in the people have never learned. If
other day I noticed that they TRAVEL AGENCY
supervisor on these projects? heat, much less doing physi- people notice, their sunscreen
have dug up part of the new Do they do things back- cal labor. The caption on the recommends you apply 15 ph 143 1396 fx 143 1397
road they completed just a wards? I just don’t get it. photos was “This is why our minutes prior to exposure, the
few weeks ago. I am seeing Also, you keep putting the road is not done.” That is not reasons for this recommen- lowing) the 1stand the 15thof
a pattern here and in San August 1 deadline, but what true. Someone working in dation? It takes 15 minutes each month. You will receive
Jose. The road is completed, needs to be added is “What that kind of heat cannot work for the chemical reaction with a complete written report and
finish work supposedly done, Year?” fast... no one can. Just give the sunscreen and the skin to your photos. This is a great
and the next thing you know But something else I would these guys a break. It is hard, give you the protection you opportunity, considering in
they are tearing up the part like to say. About two issues backbreaking work. As hard need, that chemical reaction the U.S. the exam costs be-
of the road that they have fin- ago there were some photos of work as this is, why do stops within three hours of tween $50 and $100.
ished because they forgot to of workers sitting in the they have to do it three or application, even if you don’t Spa Cielo also offers the
put something under the road. shade. They had been work- four times? sweat it off. A good thing to VISIA exam in their Laser
So, it takes an additional two ing on the road. My question Thanks for listening, remember is to reapply sun- Medspa located in San Jose
or three weeks before that is this....the reporter who Niki Lunsford screen at the turn. One thing del Cabo. Call for an ap-
section gets done again. wrote that story....I would via email clubs can do for their mem- pointment at 624-105-2209.
bers is to have sunscreen
analysis now and compare it plied to exposed skin. available between the ninth
BOOK REVIEW... several weeks down the road However, you should not green and tenth tee.”
continued from page 15 to show how the treatments
we have designed are im- from page 26
Each dish is beautifully
photographed and enticing,
even to those who are hesi-
tant to fully embrace a raw
food diet. Rudell points out
proving your skin. We can
measure improvements in
your skin and adjust the treat-
ments as we go. This is a joint
venture between us and you,
More Classifieds
that health benefits can be en- to help you rid your skin of OCEAN VIEW LOT in Brisas INVESTOR OR WORKING PUERTO LOS CABOS FOR
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With Living Foods is avail- limiting or avoiding exposure US$32,500. 624-141-6060 Best deal in Cerritos. Lot 2150 $89K 3bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2 electric car gates.
able locally at Baja Books to the sun between 10 am and ml@ivr4u.com (# 5) call 624-122-2690 Complete water purification. Walk-
and Maps located in La 4 pm, when the sun’s ultra- PEDREGAL GUEST HOUSE. COLONIAL IN LA PAZ Historic in closet. Granite kitchen. $185,000
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sunscreen with at least SPF 2 bath. sat tv, internet, w/d, pool, gas or 624-147-5900 (#5)
from San Jose and follow the place, A/C, built-in kitchen, marble
signs), or online at 30 and cover as much skin bbq, large balconies $1675.00 Greg floors, 2bdrm, 1bath, parking and PUEBLO BONITO Sunset Beach
w w w. b a j a b o o k s a n d as possible by wearing a 624 100-5240 guest house optional. Call Blanca cel
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thanksgiving week presidential suite
sleeps 8. 2 master suites, kitchen, liv-
maps.com long-sleeved shirt, long 2006 FORD F-150 FX4, 4-door, 147-5413 ing room. Private veranda with own
pants, and a hat with a wide CD, leather, loaded, low miles, Cell
new, $16,900.00 Call 142-1192,
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wear sunglasses. 3Bdrm, 2 bath. Great view. Pool. A/ . November 21-November 28, 2009.
SKIN CANCER... 03 FORD ESCAPE LEATHER.
Understandably, a few of Low mileage. $9,600 US. 818-804- C. SKY TV. $1,300 USD. 624-176- Normally rents $5,900 will sacrifice
continued from page 25 1044 @$4,000. PayPal payment.
those guidelines may prove 5127 or 624-147-5900 (#5) cathleen223@comcast.net
difficult for some golfers. Tee PEDREGAL VILLA 1yr OLD. Fan- BRAND NEW RV/TRAILER park.
FOR SALE - 32.5 foot Albemarle
transformation without pain times between 10 am and 4 tastic Marina Views, furnished 2 mas- Near beach, between Cerritos and
Flybridge sportfisher. Twin
or downtime” states Todos Santos. Limited leases avail-
pm are prime for playing golf, ter suites, 3 baths, pool, spa, gas bbq, able now. Nice, small, quiet. Water, Cummins 300HP Diesels. Generator,
Dammann. Cielo, which has and fishermen as well spend sat tv, internet, w/d. $2900.00 6 mo electricity, Wi-Fi. Fenced and gated AC, Furuno electronics/autopilot,
been serving the Baja Com- eight hours on the water bak- lease. Greg 624 100 5240 with 24 hrs security. Big spots. Nice watermaker. $129,000. Call 624-171-
munity for the past seven 0094 East Cape or 775-303-7539
ing in the sun. As for long- DEVELOPER LOT 3204m2 way
under market $144,000US, Brisas...
palapa also for sale $14,500 USD.
USA.ROOM FOR RENT Playa
years, specializes in non-sur- sleeved shirts and long pants, Ocean Views. For an Estate or de- Cell (612) 139 2713 (tf)
Medano furnished, private bathroom.
gical face lifts, non-surgical wearing them in the dead of velop. Cheryl 624-122-2690 OCEAN VIEW HOUSE FOR Month to month ok. Washer/dryer
body sculpting and light and summer can turn a pleasant UNIQUE, LIGHT FILLED 1 bdrm. RENT at corridor. Include all the utili- utilities included. Walk to beach
laser treatments for spider ties, A/C, furnished, $800.00 USD. $550.00 playacasamedano@aol.com
stroll from tee to green into a house, mostly furn. La Playita near Info. 624-117-5693
veins, melasma, rosacea, hy- call in Cabo 6241439896. U.S # 818-
boot camp exercise. If hot Marina, sea view, fenced yard, ga- 771-1017
perpigmentation, age spots, 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH Spacious.
weather prevents golfers or rage, washer, bodega. $600 or equiv. Four palapa patios. Indoor/Outdoor URGENT 4 sale lot 162m2/
acne, sun-damaged skin and fishermen from wearing long- 624 129 6213 (# 5) Living. 40-foot trailer. Secured resi- 1,620sqft Colonia Juarez CSL, easy
hair removal. sleeved shirts or long pants, LUXURY CONDO: 2 Bed/2 Bath dences. Completely furnished. access, blocks from blvd Marina,
“We complete a VISIA course. Stunning
then sunscreen should be ap- in Cabo Real Golf views. Designer
panoramic ocean
$129,000 with least. (624) 143-3261 bordo; great for warehouse, machine
or cell (624) 358-0140 (#5) shop, office, residential. sacrificed
furnishings, Dishnetwork, Kitchen,
A/C, washer/dryer, Pool. Available SATELLITE DISK FOR SALE. US$32,500. 624-141-6060
for holidays as well as short or longer $100 US. 624-176-1044 ml@ivr4u.com
term. Competitively priced, special 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT ROOM FOR RENT Playa Medano
free nite offers for stays of 5+days. TRAC, Red, 4x4, one owner, furnished, private bathroom. Month
Call Lulu at (624)1440450 U.S.( 949) sunroof, leather, 6CD, loaded, im- to month ok. Washer/dryer utilities
632-1529. ported, excellent condition. Call 142- included. Walk to beach $550.00
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Low hours. 225hp kicker. Low us- FOR RENT STUDIO APT. BBQ, Cabo 6241439896. U.S # 818-771-
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3 GALLONS Pettit Antifouling (503) 302-8431 or (624) 144-7096 pesos / One year. Call 104 3342 (#5)
Paint. $150.00 U.S.D. 624-157- Email: trana1@aol.com (#7) FOR RENT VENTANAS residen-
7777. 2004 HONDA odyssey van, 39000 tial. 3 Br. 2.5 ba. home. Furnished.
OFFICE FOR RENT IN miles,one year warranty,$15,000 Pool. Gas BBQ. Across from club
PEDREGAL PARK. New. 340 sq. USD,(905)456-9381 vonage(free) house. Available Nov. 3 $1,200/mo +
ft. $450/mo. 624-143-5550 (#6) HOA. Call Mike 624 151 5391 (#5)
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and owners will have access end up tossing their cookies
via a staircase to what in his pedicab, or on the
amounts to basically a private back of his shirt as he takes
beach. them back to their ship or
Welk Resorts is getting on the property, which
ready to open a beautiful new perches on steep cliffs and is
timeshare project called multi-tiered, began last Au-
Sirena del Mar on a seven- gust, reports president Jon
acre site next to Cabo Bello Fredricks who was kind
where the old Calinda Hotel enough to give Gringo Ga-
used to sit. zette a tour of the property
The Welk group was during one of his visits.
started in 1964 in California With the first 36 units
by bandleader and television nearly ready to go, and 30
host Lawrence Welk and re- percent of them sold, the
mains a family run business project will eventually include
with 40,000 timeshare own- 222 units ranging in size from
ers who purchase points that 550 to 1400 square feet.
allow them to stay at any Common areas boast dra-
Welk property in Southern matic views and a number of
California and Branson Mis- terraces on different levels
souri. Sirena del Mar is their which will be lined with wa-
first beach front offering. ter walls. There’s a pool with
The Welk group pur- a swim up bar and a large
chased the Calinda in De- Jacuzzi already constructed,
cember of 2005 and began and a game room, fitness cen- works. Adjacent to the prop-
demolition of the hotel in late ter, full-service restaurant, erty is a small cove that is The units are well ap- hotel after a bit too much
2006. Vertical construction market and more are in the swimmable, Fredricks says, pointed with dark wood and partying. On the flip side, he
earthy color accents, and fea- says once in a while he will
ture all the luxuries you would get flashed by enthusiastic
expect of a new construction, female fares.
plus they offer sweeping The Cabo San Lucas
views of the surf and the arch. pedicab industry was
They are priced between started by an American
$10,000 and $50,000. Upon couple who came here after
build out, which will be in five owning the wet shoe con-
to seven years, Fredricks cession at Ocho Rios in Ja-
guesses that total construc- maica. That country became
tion costs will hit the $80 mil- too inhospitable for foreign
lion mark. business owners, to they
Sirena del Mar is set to brought their entrepreneur-
open the first week in Sep- ial spirit and skills to
tember and will hire a total Mexico, but now they have
staff of around 60 people, but gone from here. About two
don’t expect them to be hir- months ago the city govern-
ing a stable of timeshare ment stepped in and made
salesmen. Welk has chosen all drivers get license plates
not to add to the fray of and the appropriate permits
OPCs in Cabo and is mar- and made them free agents
keting the resort out of their and their profits are all their
Southern California sales of- own, saving them about
fice and among those who $100 a week. There are
have already purchased a about 20 pedicab drivers
timeshare with them, who roaming the city now and
typically are around 47 years they are getting organized.
old and have an income of Recently the pedicabbers
about $90,000. formed a committee that is
negotiating with the munici-
pality to put in place an offi-
PEDICABBERS... cial pedicab stand (like the
continued from page 24 taxis have) on the main strip
where they can park indefi-
Francisco gets a lot of cli- nitely and wait for fares.
ents from the cruise ships Currently, according to mu-
who get lost in town mostly nicipal regulations, they
for two reasons, “drunk and can’t park anywhere – with-
drunker,” he says. Some- out being fined – and have
times loaded passengers to keep circulating nonstop
all day long.
Some local pedicabs
drivers, including Francisco,
sell advertising space on
their pedicabs to local res-
taurants and businesses like
Tutto Bene for around $60
a month. The kind folks at
Tutto Bene even provide
full-coverage insurance for a
pedicab drivers, even
though there has never been
an accident.
With streets closed and
parking scarce, odds are a
night out in San Lucas is go-
ing to mean a bit of walking
to get where you want to go.
Why not hop on a pedicab,
help out a hardworking en-
trepreneur, and save your-
self some time and effort?
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October 26th, 2009
Wanna Tour Baja On They travel in eco-friendly
vehicles, including a big red
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They rely on local shops
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If you’re on a budget, take the big red bus that and services for supplies dur-
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BY PHIL RUPP out Baja’s economy.
Groups are on the small Your Safety Net in Mexican Real Estate
side, count on somewhere
Think a 10-day trek from The Tecate-based tour group between seven and 20 fellow
San Diego to Southern Baja (meaning the town in North- info@settlement-co.com
travelers mostly composed of
and back again is impossible ern Baja, not the beer) is a couples between the ages of
for less than $400? If you’re collective of backpackers 18 and 35 although they have www.settlement-co.com
a little on the adventurous from all over the world which hosted a three-year-old Aus-
side and don’t mind sacrific- takes environmentally-con- tralian boy and a 71-year-old preparation, which tends to are camping, so bring a sleep-
ing a bit of luxury for a lot of scious travelers on a variety German man as well. be on the healthy side, often ing bag, and they will be
nature, check out Baja Trek. of different tours into Baja. All travelers help with meal vegetarian. Accommodations happy to provide you with a
tent if you don’t have one.
Solar showers are also avail-
able where fresh water can
be found, and in the interest
of safety all guides carry first
aid kits.
Sample stops on a Baja
Trek itinerary include the
Ensenada wine country, San
Ignacio, Santa Rosalia,
Mulege, and a visit to the
cave paintings at Catavina as
well as plenty of beach time.
In season there are various
opportunities for whale
watching as well.\
Treks start in San Diego,
although travelers can be
picked up along the way
through prior arrangement.
Continued on page 31
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NewElectricalContractor
Arrives In Cabo
Arbar Installations offers bilingual, guaranteed
electrical work for clients small and large
BY CAROLYN RAPP
A new electrical con- all work is guaranteed.
tracting business, Arbar In- Arbar is also part of a
stallations, has arrived in Los group of companies called
Cabo. They service residen- “Grupo AVDC,”.which is an
tial and commercial clients. association of construction
Arbar ’s owner, Cesar experts based in San Jose.
Arellano, is from Mexico He tells us all of the members
City and his company has are reputable companies with
more than 50 years experi- on site management to make
ence in this field, mostly in sure work is done efficiently
Mexico City, Cancun, and correctly, so once
Acapulco, and the Carib- Arellano turns on your lights You can call Cesar Arellano
bean. Arellano is a bilingual you can ask him to refer other at (624) 105-2227, or email
licensed engineer. Local cli- businesses offering a number him at
ents have included the Mar- of services including land- casarare@arbarelectric.com
quis, One and Only Palmilla, scaping, and masonry, prop- You can check out Grupo
Cabo Azul Resort, Villas de erty management, environ- AVDC on the web at
www.grupoavdc.com and
info@grupoavdv.com
TOUR BAJA...
continued from page 30
Most of the treks are in
Northern Baja put they do
offer several that make it down
south, including a 21-day tour
that comes all the way down
to Cabo and back for $900
including food.
Baja Trek tours are not for
everyone, but they do fill a cer-
tain niche among the environ-
mentally conscious backpack-
ing set who like to experience
rural local culture and Baja’s
ker put it, “You guys inspire
me. I don’t have a lot of fancy
words- just a lot of respect.
You brought all the right
people together and made this
trip into something more than
just a trip to Mexico. I’ve
learned a lot about life and
myself. I thank you! I wish
you all the goodness you de-
serve. I’ll always be on the bus
in my heart and take it with
me for the rest of my life.”
Oro at Palmilla, Mission La mental management, con- For more information
Serena, and Marina Costa struction management, struc- about the 15 different tours
Baja. tural design, iron works, Baja Trek offers as well as
Arellano is serious about stucco, plaster, electrical, scheduling and other con-
his work, and says he “has plumbing, fire protection, and cerns, go to www.baja
the best interest of his clients much more. trek.com.
and is the best value in the Arbar’s new office is natural beauty rather than
market.” Arellano says he located in El Tule at the glass booze cruises and luxury ho-
adheres to U.S. Standards, factory strip mall next to Casa tels.
his staff is experienced, and Bonita and Estrella Interiors. As one recent Baja Trek-
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Los Cabos is one of the brands. Our sales associates
most beautiful destinations to will help you to choose the
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With great tourist hotels, res- your face and activities.
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tige, such as Sunglass Island, zas & malls throughout Cabo
Los Cabos has everything to San Lucas. Stop by and
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Because shopping should
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comfortable and you’ll find
everything you ever wanted
in a shopping mall. A dia-
mond, a pair of sunglasses,
beautiful sandals, exclusive
fashion, enjoying lunch or din-
ner, a casino, fishing excur-
sions or just to sip on a cup
of coffee while taking in a
beautiful sunset on the marina.
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SPECIAL TOURIST SECTION The corridor
Stretching along 18 miles of
sea coast that link the towns
of San Jose and Cabos San
OVERVIEW Doblado, Hidalgo, Morelos
and Obregon streets.
San Jose also has a sec-
Lucas, the corridor is a scenic
succession of pristine beaches,
sheltered coves, and promon-
Los Cabos, (that’s the term practically chock-a-block. walls. The main street of this tion of art galleries and restau- tories. Many sprawling resorts
for the entire tip of Baja, liter- Driving in from the airport well kept town is lined with rants that’s fun to stroll. If you have sprouted along the coast,
ally it means the cape,) con- you will usually zip right by San large shady trees, and it looks, walk the streets, you will see along with golf courses and a
sists of two towns connected Jose and that’s a shame, be- unlike Cabo San Lucas, like a dozens of shops, and can peek spiffy collection of new health
by the corridor. The corridor cause its very different from the genuine old Mexican town, through corridors of buildings spas for the golf widows.
is the 18 miles of fourlane high- town of Cabo San Lucas and town square, beautiful twin to discover lovely courtyard Depending on your view-
way with the fancy high rise has its own charm. San Jose spired church, and all. By city restaurants, secluded from the point the corridor can be seen
hotels strewn along the route. is about 200 years old, and ordinance, Colonial era build- hustle and bustle of the street, as either a secluded paradise
You can’t see most of them some of its buildings are nearly ings are protected. Especially but still right in the heart of thankfully short on the com-
from the highway, but they’re original, with two foot thick noteworthy are houses along town. mercialism and clamor of
Cabo San Lucas, or like be-
ing marooned in the middle of
nowhere. There’s plenty of
open space, but no settlements
other than the upscale resort
enclaves that dot the coast.
Every Wednesday, 8 pm. Free movies from independent studios for November 21 & 22, 2009. Annual Diving Expo. World Trade Center, The fourlane cruises through
teenagers and adults at the Marine Museum in San Jose. Mexico City. Information: director@expobuceo.com.mx the area, with numerous dirt
Every Thursday from 8 to 9 am. Los Cabos Rotary Club breakfast November 21-23. Plein air & studio oil painting. Ida Victoria art gal- road turnoffs that go to nearby
sessions at Casa del Mar Hotel. Located on the fourlane at Km 18.5 lery, San Jose. Email: idavg@aol.com
RSVP: 124-0224 extension #3 November 22. 9 am to noon. La Canada del Diablo & Linda Hamilton beaches The area’s beaches
Every Thursday, 7:30 pm. English Worship and Bilingual Message. Designs annual warehouse sale. At La Canada del Diablo, Todos are spectacular and almost al-
Turn at Office Depot and stay straight almost to the crest of the hill. Santos, B.C.S ways deserted. This is prime
Tezozomoc at Zapotecas on the left side of the street. For more infor- November 25-27. Fundación Sarahuaro Christmas Bazar. Location to surfing and beach combing
mation call (624)151-5843. be advised. territory; however, most of the
Every Thursday Evening. Art Night in Old San Jose. See all the November 28. Palapa Society’s 3rd Annual Tianguis (yard sale) 11-3, beaches are not suitable for
different galleries in the Historic Art District along Obregon Street held at The Palapa Center, Calle Obregon, Todos Santos. All proceeds swimming due to strong un-
behind the church. Galleries open until 9 pm every Thursday, No- fund the BECA (school scholarship) Program. To donate “stuff” and
vember-June, serving wine and munchies! more info: palapasociety.org dertow. And there will be no
Every other Thursday. You guess which one. Los Cabos Tomatoes, November 28. 2 to 5 pm. La Canada del Diablo & Linda Hamilton warning signs. Be careful.
ladies social group. All women who aspire to be a tomato are wel- Designs grand opening reception at La Canada del Diablo, Todos Cabo San Lucas
come. Info:loscabostomatoes@yahoo.com Santos, B.C.S. Call (612)105-2857 for further information Cabo San Lucas is consid-
Every Saturday night, 9 pm. Classic bellydancer and Arabian nights December 1. Annual Sabor a Cabo food festival. At Medano beach in ered by many visitors to be the
at the Casa Shalom Restaurant in front of Puerto Paraiso and the front of the Casa Dorada resort. For information, epicenter of the Los Cabos
corner of Leona Vicario in CSL. email:caniracloscabos@hotmail.com or visit www.saboracabo.com resort scene. While San Jose
Every Sunday. Backgammon classes and tournament for prizes at December 4-6. Bisbee’s Bluewater CUP Series Championship, Cabo
the Casa Shalom Restaurant. Across from Puerto Paraiso, and the San Lucas. Information: www.bisbees.com earns high marks for its historic
corner of Leona Vicario, CSL. December 5-6. Los Cabos 300 Off Road Race. Information charm, Cabo San Lucas has
Every Sunday, 11 am. Movie Club. “Lumiere.” Childrens’ Classic www.elpatorojo.com sprung up from nowhere in the
Movies. At the Marine Museum in San Jose. December 6. Arts Ass. 2nd Annual Art Festival, San Antonio. last 10 years. To some, the
Saturday October 31, 8:00 pm.Halloween Party. Fundraiser for the Info:eastcapers@yahoo.com city is a curious and somewhat
group “Union para la Seguridad en Las Playas,” or United for Beach Thursday, Dec. 10. 6:30 to 9:30pm. The 4th Annual Dressed to the frenzied mix of loud bars, hip
Safety. At Hotel California. Raffle, live music. K9’sholiday event, a fundraiser for the Los Cabos Humane Society. nightclubs, chain restaurants,
October 31. Midnight to 5 am Boys Halloween for the Gay commu- Contact Sheri Guardi at (624) 144-0595 or email ceresa@mexonline.com.
nity. At the Scoop Supper Club. Admission $100 pesos, includes one December 13. Arts Ass. Local Artists Show - Colina del Sol. designer boutiques, and time-
drink. Information: www.openyourmindcabo.com Info:eastcapers@yahoo.com share sales booths. Others
October 31. 11th Annual Pimp’n Ho Costume Ball. At Squid Roe. December 18. 17th Annual Wrapping Party, 7 p.m., Tacos Rossy in rave about the city’s diverse
Information: www.pimpnhomexico.com San Jose. Bring a toy or two to bring a smile to a child’s face. Contact gourmet dining, abundant
November 2008 to June 2009. UVERDE trash pick up in Los Barriles for more info: rickylincabo@yahoo.com shopping, and familiar Ameri-
every Monday morning December 24. 17th Annual Posada at 1 pm for children who live in can style vacation diversions.
November 1. East Cape Arts Ass. Community Center Fundraiser Zacatal barrio. Help Santa Claus deliver his gifts. Contact for more Undoubtedly there’s more
Kick-off. Info: stanbaja@yahoo.com info: rickylincabo@yahoo.com
November 2. 6 to 10 pm. Day of the Dead Altar Exhibition. Puerto January 1, 2010. New Years Rotary Run & Brunch Info: to do in Cabo San Lucas and
Paraiso Mall, marina side. bajarhino@yahoo.com lots more people out and
November 4 – 7. Western Outdoor News Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot. January 2. 9 a.m. Todos Santos 5K Walk/Run. Registration 50 pesos about than in its quieter sister
www.loscabostunajackpot.com in advance at Tecolote Bookstore in Todos Santos. 100 pesos the day city of San Jose. Its busy ma-
November 6. SunErgos Canadian Theatre Company presents- of the event. All proceeds to the Palapa Society Chino Project for rina draws visitors for boat ex-
“Twinings”, Stories and Dances from the Third World, celebrating children with major medical needs. contact mikeandmir@yahoo.com cursions and to the sport fish-
man’s sense of wit, humor and wisdom. All proceeds support The for more information ing dock to see the day’s catch.
Palapa Society of Todos Santos, A.C., school scholarship (BECA) January 17. Arts Ass. San Antonio Historic Building Tour.
program. At La Canada del Diablo, Todos Santos. Tickets: $50 pesos Info:eastcapers@yahoo.com There are also considerably
adults/$20 pesos children. For more information call: Donna Viglione January 24. At 7:00 a.m. Cabo Half Marathon 10. Puerto Paraiso mall, more dining, shopping and
at 1450-299 or email: info@palapasociety.org. www.cabomarathon.com night life options. As for scen-
November 7. The 6th Annual Dog Day Afternoon Humane Society February 12. Rotary Marti Gras Parade & Quad Raffle Info: ery, Cabo’s setting is more
fundraiser held at Flora Farm, minutes from downtown San Jose. bajarhino@yahoo.com dramatic: This is the true end
Tickets are $50. Contact Janet Jensen 044 624 141 6726 or email February 21. Casa Tour and Fashion Show at Rancho Leonero. Info: of the Baja peninsula and the
janetj@snellrealestate.com. eastcapers@yahoo.com Info:eastcapers@yahoo.com point where the Pacific and
November 8-13. The 10th anniversary’s IGFA Offshore World February 28. 16th Annual Todos Santos Historic House Tour, spon-
Championship.Information: Lynda Wilson at sored by The Palapa Society of Todos Santos, For more info: Sea of Cortez come together.
lynda.wilson@bonniercorp.com palapasociety.org What you won’t find here
Monday November 9 until Thursday December 3. Actor’s Work- March 13. East Cape Guild, “Baja Ha Ha” Golf Tournament. Info: are any historic buildings, since
shop: Every Monday and Thursday in November. Learn acting skills bjborg@earthlink.com Cabo only began to develop
with a fun group of locals, short 10-15 minute plays. 4-6pm, La March 17-21. Baja Shakespeare’s “Knight of the Mighty Rod.” as a city in the 1970’s.
Arca, Todos Santos. For more info: bluemooninbaja@yahoo.com Info:tyfield1@hotmail.com Most attractions of interest
November 14. 9 to midnight UVERDE. Rummage Sale. Info: March 28. Arts Ass. 17th Annual Art Festival. Info: to visitors are within four or
lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx eastcapers@yahoo.com
November 14. East Cape Guild. “Monte Carlo Night.” Los Barriles. April 15. East Cape Guild. Bocci Ball tournament. Info: five blocks of the marina. Sev-
Info:bjborg@earthlink.net bjborg@earthlink.net eral new shopping malls an-
November 14 and 15. Enlace Off Road Race 2009. Information April 22. UVERDE & Rotary. “Earth Day” celebration. Info:l chor the marina’s east side,
www.elpatorojo.com acasadevos@prodigy.net.mx while the sprawling Tesoro
November 14 & 15. Club Polo Cabo 2009 Tournament.” At Polo April 25. Rotary. “Rotary at Work.” Info: bajarhino@yahoo.com Hotel dominates the rest of the
Fields. Polo, party and fun at the recently constructed World Class May 1. UVERDE. Rummage Sale (am). Info: town’s waterfront. Across
Polo fields located 7 miles North of Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific lascasadevos@prodigy.net.mx from the marina, facing a string
Side. This two day tournament will feature 4 teams representing the May 1. Rotary Tres Pez fishing tournament & award banquet.
USA, Canada and Club Polo Cabo, Mexico. General tickets are $10.VIP Info:bajarhino@yahoo.com of deluxe beachfront resorts,
seats under the tent (includes lunch/beverages) $25. Information: May 9. Rotary. Mother’s Day Scholarship Awards & Fundraiser. is beautiful Medano Beach,
rsvp@clubpolocabo.com Info:bajarhino@yahoo.com Cabo San Lucas’ swimming
November 15. 2nd Annual Cabo for the Cure Race. Sports stadium November 2009-November 2010. UVERDE. “You pick-up, You haul” beach and a haven for all sorts
(Unidad Deportiva), San Jose. Information: trash pick-up in Los Barriles 1st Monday of every month Info: of water sports. Medano is
caboforthecure@gmail.com lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx. ground zero for the beach ac-
November 19. Los Barriles Community Parade (am) - ECCC Intro- If you would like to list your non profit event here, send your info to tion.
duction to the community (pm). Info: eastcapers@yahoo.com david@gringogazette.com. There is no charge.
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One final suggestion: Do
not let your boat captain talk
you into killing a fish that you
would like to return to the sea
FISHING CHARTERS
on. Make a deal inside a real alive. He may claim the poor
office. There are many of villagers need it, but more of-
them ringing the basin that ten he sells it to local restau-
There are two kinds of town of San Jose. Don’t be ments the day before. Your holds the marina. rants.
fishing boats to charter: confused, La Playa is often fishing license is usually in-
CABO CONSTRUCTION
pangas and cruisers. Pangas called La Playita. cluded in your charter fee, but
are basically big row boats Both Palmilla and La verify this when you make the
with outboard motors and not Playita are beach launch ar- deal. All prices are negotiable,
much in the way of amenities. eas that specialize in pangas, so talk to several companies. “No job Too Big Or Too Small”
The cruiser is the more mod- although they will also take you Be very careful when re-
ern looking fiberglass boat out through the surf in a panga turning with your catch, as • New Construction & Remodel
Check Out
with shelter from the sun and to meet up with a cruiser there will be guys approach- • Wood, Tile, Marble
Our Local
bathroom facilities, and usu- that’s anchored out and can’t ing you offering to smoke your • Bathroom & Kitchens Remodel & New References
ally electronic fish finding gear. get through the surf. People do fish overnight, returning it to • Painting & Refinishing
Expect to pay more for the this to avoid driving in to your hotel the next day. Do Don Dorman (624) 160 7871
Ralph Whitcomb (624) 158 1982
cruisers. There are three main Cabo, but it’s a messy, often not let your fish out of your RafaelWhitcomb@yahoo.com ddorman@sbcglobal.net
areas to charter boats: the ma- wet experience. You usually site. Also, be very cautious
FISHING
rina in cabo San Lucas, the need to pick up a box lunch about chartering a boat on the
Palmilla beach near the is offered at many local res- docks. It’s common for men
Palmilla hotel on the corridor, taurants. Ask you captain to stand by, or even on, a boat
and La Playa beach near the when you make your arrange- that is not theirs, and collect Los Cabos, (literally, The the moderately priced 20 to 24
money for the following days’
Phone Numbers
Capes,) is known as the marlin foot pangas, (big rowboats with
charter. When you show up capital of the world because outboard motors,) to custom
the next day the real owner of there are more striped marlin fitted pangas to custom fitted
the boat is not going to let you caught within 20 miles of Cabo state of the art luxury fishing
Cabo Marina San Lucas year round than any yachts for hire.
143 1251 place in the world. Catches of Charter arrangements can
U.S. Consulate Consignment Store over 1000 pounds are not un- be made in advance through
143 3566 common. tour operators, local suppliers,
Canadian Consulate New & Used Furniture & Home decorations But marlin is not the only fish hotels and fishing fleets. Mak-
you can catch. -Dorado (mahi- ing your deal the day before with
142 4333 TIENDA 17 mahi), yellowfin tuna and even a guy wandering around the
ARROYO
FRUTAS
Humane Society SELECTAS
wahoo, to name a few, are marina is not recommended.
San Jose 130 3171 SIGNAL known to jump into your boat. Better you do business with
Cabo San Lucas Cell FOURLANE TO AIRPORT ISHER FURNITURE
day Thru The deep water canyons at somebody who has an office,
624 151 6046
RIGO’S REST. Open Mon 10 to 4 the mouth of Cabo San Lucas in their office. Fishing charter
San Jose
Ph. 044 (624) 122-4869
Saturday tment. harbor and the warm waters of offices can be found by stroll-
Hospital Phone. 105-2323 & by appoin the Sea of Cortez waters cre- ing along the malecon. (concrete
143 1594 ate favorable fishing conditions boardwalk that runs along the
Red Cross most of the year. Generally, the marina.)
143 3300 peak season for marlin is mid You can book half day, full
Ferry Info
City Hall October through December, day or multi day fishing excur-
143 2676 but after January varying spe- sions. Expect a full day trip to
Feds cies run well each month. cost about $400 per boat, in-
The ferry leaves from La Paz, about two hours north of Catch and release is the cluding tackle, bait and food.
143 0004 name of the game with the mar- Check out the quality of the
here, and will take you to the mainland of Mexico in about
Port Captain 18 hours or less, depending on which type of boat you lin and other trophy fish, but tackle before hand, the it varies
143 0002 take. For schedule, price and reservations, dorado and tuna are yours to widely. Half day trips in smaller
State Police call Baja Ferries (612) 123 6658 or (612) 123 6600 keep. There are 500 fishing boats cost between $80 and
143 1210 boats based in Los Cabos, from $120.
Highway Patrol
143 0296
Aero Mexico
146 5097
Alaska Airlines
122 1015
America West
145 5380
American Airlines
146 5309
Continental
146 5050
Mexicana
146 5355
Aereo Calafia
143 4302
Golf Courses
Cabo Real
144 0040
Palmilla
144 5250
Cabo del Sol North
145 8200
El Dorado
144 5451 MARINA
San Jose Public
142 0905 CABO SAN LUCAS
CSL Country Club
143 4654
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green color from toasted
pumpkin seeds and tomatil-
los (green tomatoes). Some
ways contain at least one chefs have even been known
To La Paz kind of chile pepper, usually to add romaine lettuce to
To La Paz several, and they are always their green mole sauces.
cooked. Today, mole is Traditionally, mole is
commonly thought to be a served over chicken or tur-
salsa that includes chocolate key, but it can be prepared
in its preparation, but this is as a vegetarian meal, or
not necessarily true. While served over fruit as well.
the famous, dark chocolate Preparing mole is time con-
brown mole poblano from suming. Each of the numer-
Puebla does include choco- ous ingredients which can,
late, this may or may not but do not necessarily in-
have been the case when the clude nuts, seed, raisins and
first mole was served. coco beans, must be ground,
The origins of mole are mixed and blended by hand.
not clear, though there are a Chiles must be roasted, and
number of theories. One seeds must be toasted be-
story tells that the Aztec King fore being blended and
Moctezuma served mole to strained to result in a smooth
the Spaniard Hernan Cortez and creamy sauce. The only
at a special reception dinner, short cut is to purchase the
thinking he was a God. salsa pre-prepared.
There are those who contest In San Jose, 10 different
this story however, saying varieties of mole, including
that the Aztecs would never mole poblano, almond mole,
have included chocolate in a “almendrado” and peanut
salsa, as chocolate was a mole “cacahuate” can be
specialty item saved for reli- purchased at La Casa de
gious rituals. Further, the co- Mole Socorrito in the
Flavors Of Mexico: Mole A Charity That Doesn’t Give Handouts?
Think of it as a Mexican version of curry Centro Mujeres Is the defender of basic human rights for women and children in
BY CATHY BUCHANAN Southern Baja and was a principal contributor to legislation making domestic violence and
sexual harassment illegal.
When dining in a restau- diverse as the women who They also provide preventive health services to women and teens,
rant in Mexico, ordering prepare them, the regions including family planning and emergency contraception.
mole and expecting it to be they grew up in, and the sto- They create and promote youth leadership which has reduced
a deep chocolate brown ries they tell about the ori- teen pregnancy. And they have many similar programs which
color is tantamount to order- gins of this uniquely Mexican educate and protect the family. Interns and volunteers are needed and are
ing a glass of wine and ex- sauce. assigned to programs according to their
pecting it to be red. The va- The same words that de- They could do more with your help qualifications and interests. They also need
riety of flavors and colors fine a fine wine can be used assistance in the development of workshops,
that mole comes in are as to describe a mole. (Pro- nounced mo lay). Moles are lonial Puebla conferences and training seminars. For more
information go to www.centromujeresmexico.org
thick salsas. They are com- de Los Ange- Or drop in at Márquez de León St. #4 80-B, La
plex and can be sweet or les where Paz (612) 122-3570
smoky, with undertones of mole is said to
chile and top notes of al- originate, has
monds, clove or citrus. no Aztec origins. Some say Rosarito neighborhood.
Moles contain, among other the nuns at the Convent of Aside from offering a wide
things, sesame and chile Santa Rosa in Puebla hur- variety of moles, this small
seeds, almonds, pecans, riedly put together the salsa store also sells all the herbs
lemon juice, roasted pea- with whatever they could and chiles required for the
nuts, tomatoes, garlic, onion, find in the kitchen when they ambitious chef to make a
carrots, cinnamon, cloves, learned that the Archbishop homemade mole. The store
oregano, sugar, and chiles of was to pay them a surprise is open from Monday
every kind imaginable. The visit and they had nothing to through Saturday from 8 am
word mole has origins in the serve him. Still others say to 7 pm. When asked for her
Aztec Nahuatl word “moli,” that mole was actually an mole recipe, the owner was
which means mixture, or con- accident caused by winds reluctant to provide it.
coction, and the sauce itself blowing through a kitchen “Each woman has her own
can contain as many as 30 and mixing an unheard of recipe, and for me to give
different ingredients. What number of spices into a pot my recipe would cause a lot
These garbage cans are actually filled with 10 different the variations of mole have that was already boiling. of argument about whether
types of mole in common, is that they al- Whichever story you be- my mole was authentic,” she
lieve, today, mole is pre- said. One can only conjec-
pared throughout Mexico in ture that perhaps she was
a variety of flavors. Many guarding her own family’s
moles include secret ingre- secret recipe.
dients to preserve their You can also buy mole in
unique flavors. Oaxaca is any supermarket, Dona
famous for seven classic Maria being the most popu-
moles, each with a different lar brand. While it won’t
color and distinctive flavor. have the same complexity of
“Mole amarillo,” or yellow flavors as homemade sauce,
mole contains chiles anchos, and you’ll have to add
costeños and guajillos. chicken broth to the thick
Black mole, or “mole paste, you can jazz it up to
negro,” is made from a blend taste. Try adding ingredients
of six kinds of chiles, al- such as fruit juice, peanut
monds, raisins, pumpkin butter, extra chiles or even
seeds, tomato, garlic, on- boiled and blended toma-
ions, plantains, chocolate, toes and serve it sprinkled
spices, chile seeds, and with sesame seeds and ac-
more. Mole verde, or green companied by rice and
mole, gets its distinctive grilled plantains.
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Mexican Government’s tional symbols – like the
cock, the mermaid, or the PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Golden Rules For Kids Solomon’s Landing Re-Born
drunk guy – these games in-
corporate advice for children
on what their rights are, and If you liked the old one, and who didn’t?
Card game attempts to keep kids on the how they should live their lives You’re really going to love it now
straight and narrow accompanied by cartoon il-
lustrations. Solomon’s Landing has always been fun and as long as Brian
BY EMILY POST
Here’s a peek at the code Solomon is in charge and on site, you can count on consistently good
the government thinks every food. It’s a local hang that also gets its share of tourists because the
The Mexican government But there’s some strange stuff Mexican kid should live by: setting is so beautiful, it’s right on the marina front.
really does care about its citi- as well. • You have the right to food. Solomon’s is wide open to the sea, but there are smudge pots to
zens, it seems, even if it is at Did you know that if you • Help the handicapped. keep us toasty, and in the evenings he drops down a transparent plexi
times in kind of a creepy Big find geometric symbols on • If you use drugs you will glass curtain to keep everyone cozy. So Solomon’s has the best of both
Brother way. Take, for ex- the exterior of your home you lose your family. worlds: wide open to the marina, and still warm and cozy.
ample, Mexican television should get rid of them and • Help old people. Further cozying things up, is the newly built BBQ. They use real
advertisements for junk food, call the cops immediately as • Run away from strangers mesquite wood, which smells wonderful and oddly enough really goes
which by law always contain, you may have been targeted who take your picture. well with the smell of the sea and the seafood. You feel like you’re
in teeny tiny letters at the bot- for robbery? Does the gov- • You have the right to a place enjoying a beach fire.
tom of the screen, phrases ernment really need to tell to live. Brian makes his own s secret BBQ sauce, which he uses to
like “Eat more vegetables and you that if someone calls you • Never open the door for
fruit.” and says you have won the marinate his specialty, New Orleans style baby back ribs. He will also
strangers.
Or the highway sign that lottery you probably have • Don’t go to public bath- BBQ any other cut of meat for you, and chicken, too.
orders you to obey the high- not, and you maybe shouldn’t rooms alone. Solomon’s uses only USDAchoice meats and his rib eye served
way signs. give the caller your bank ac- • Love and respect your fam- with mashed Idaho Russet potatoes and garlic bread with fresh chopped
Or last year’s hurricane count and PIN numbers? Or ily. garlic is to die for.. And no beans and rice here, unless you want them,
season booklet, which that it is ill-advised to go to a • Drugs will kill you. Solomon’s Landing serves your choice of fresh American style veg-
among basic hurricane safety party with strangers? • If you buy or sell drugs you etables al dente.
tips, like make sure you have For urban residents this will end up in prison. We especially like the “we catch it, they cook it” deal. We bring in
enough water and food, also kind of advice may seem un- • Drugs hurt your health. our fresh fish and they cook it up in four different styles, serving to your
prohibited gossip. necessary, but take into ac- • You have the right to free group family style, with veggies and bread, all for only $10 a person.We
Now the federal count that a good portion of education. (But expect to pay found it amazing how different the same fish tasted with different reci-
government’s department of Mexico’s population is mi- plenty for books and uni- pes.All good, but all quite different.
public safety has launched a grating from very rural pueb- forms). Other than his new toy, the BBQ, Brian’s specialty is cold water
vigorous crime prevention los to larger cities in search • Love and respect Mexico. lobster, the full bodied, sweet, lobster, the kind with the big tail. It’s
campaign which has gener- of work, and their world is • Never play in parks alone. reasonably priced, and never cooked to Goodyear rubber.
ated lots of propaganda. One undergoing vast changes. But • Pick up your dog’s dirty Solomon’s Landing is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and
example is a manual that de- aside from the advice they stuff. (This one has a cartoon seems to be busy all the time. The breakfasts are large,American, and
scribes different types of vio- give adults, we especially like of a dog covering its head just like home. Omelettes, real thick sliced ham, pancakes, apple sau-
lent or criminal behavior in the propaganda they are gen- with its paws in shame and a sage, or just order out of your head, the chef likes to make anything you
different situations (home, erating for children, which pile of crap in front of a tree want.
school, work, and public ar- reads like an extended and with stinky, squiggly lines The bar is circular, giving it the aura of a Cheers bar, and yes,
eas), explaining the impor- modern version of the ten emanating from it) everybody knows your name here the second time you go. There is no
tance of each of these areas, commandments. • Respect other people’s designated happy hour because drinks are reasonably priced all day
identifying the risk factors, In the last year, the Mexi- time, be punctual. Oh, that long. Oh! One more special surprise! There is a sushi bar which opens
and giving some handy tips on can government has been dis- one could be the subject of
how to prevent crime. It’s all tributing a memory game for every day at 1 pm.
an entire national program all
good advice, especially the children and a version of by itself. Solomon’s Landing is right on the marina, in the corner, inside
sections on domestic violence Mexican bingo, or loteria. • You have the right to love, Tesoro Hotel. Phone. 143-3050.
and how it affects children. Instead of using the tradi- Continued on page 38
Downtown Cabo On the Marina
Desperados Baja Cantina
Enjoy the Rock Band “La On the Marina
Flaka” every Saturday Mexican duo nightly, 6:30 to
Night at 10:30. On Tues- 9:30, ladies’ night Fri 9:30
days & Thursdays from 7- to 11:30, DJ Fri 9 to 2 am
10, Robert Fiallo entertains 143-9772
you with his Spanish guitar. www.bajacantina.com.mx
Watch all the NFL &
College games on their Two For the Road
seven plasma TVs. 143- Hotel Tesoro – Marina
4331 Front
Drinking Team Sports Best Live Jazz & Martinis
Bar & Corona Beach Sundays – 6 to 10
Store Happy Hour Every- Baja Cantina. Every Wednesday Night from 7 to 10 pm, Baja Cantina at Cabo Villas Resort on Mon to Sat – 8 to Midnight
day 7-9pm. Anytime Medano Beach presents a 3-hour show that includes Mariachi, Hispanic Rituals, Folk Dances and Tel: (624) 132-2282
Special is 3 beers & 2 Fireworks in a beautiful setting. This is one of the best shows in Cabo!
tequilla shots ONLY $5. All Medano Beach
UFC fights and major
sporting events on our big Marina Boulevard between Ladies’ Night...Ladies drink Hidalgo Street Baja Cantina Beach
Screen TV’s. NFL on Cabo Wabo and Hard FREE all night! (624) 143- Karaoke Fri. 10:30 to 2, Club
Sunday and Monday nights. Rock Cafe. Visa, MC & 5010 Sat. 10:30 to 3 Medano Beach
Air Conditioned. Across ATM. María Corona Restau- NFL on Sun. and Mon. Fiesta Mexicana with
from Giggling Marlin on the Loveshack Bar & rant nights mariachis, folkloric dance,
main drag. (624) 143-9580 Grill Located in downtown Tel: 143-7077 preHispanic dance and
www.drinkingteamsb.com Around the corner from Cabo San Lucas, one block Rips Bar and Grill fireworks, Wed. 7 to 10
Happy Ending Cantina Squid Roe. Happy Hour 2 from Puerto Paraíso Mall Plaza de los Mariachis on Jazz, Thur. 7 to 10
You’ll enjoy great music for 1 from 11-7 daily. All Live Mexican trio Thurs 6- main drag below Cabo Live Music with Trio
while playing Beer Pong or sporting events on our four 9 pm, Sat 7-10 pm and Sun Wabo. Ornelas Sat & Sun 7 to 9
shooting pool on one of our satellite TVs. Full kitchen - 3-5 pm Rock, country, reggae & DJ Jam Meade (house), Fri.
many tables! Coldest beer lunch & dinner specials and Miguel Locos Grill jazz nightly, 10 to 2 through Sun. 9 to midnight
in Cabo at Mexican prices. great burgers! DJ Dance and Cantina Tel: 143-2667 (624) 143-9773
Great T-Shirts, too! On Party nightly. Wednesday is Across from the park on
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Baja’s Bounty ery exterior. Like its cousin,
the tomato, the fruit contains
numerous seeds in chambers
The Blue Potato Plant within the fruit.
BY CHERYL MILLER The Indians here in Baja
also made a tea from the
leaves to treat stomach aches
Our beautiful semi-tropi- plore and chart many of the and ground the seeds to treat
cal desert landscape of Baja previously un-described athlete’s foot.
may look, to the casual ob- coasts. They sailed from Despite its toxicity to hu-
server, like a monolithic what is now California, gath- mans, the leaves of this plant
panorama, incapable of ering specimens of both flora are a normal range forage
sustaining vitality. A and fauna throughout Baja. food for cattle, with seemingly
“moonscape,” as I have But when they arrived at Bay no effect on their large me-
heard some first time visi- of Magdalena, they discov- tabolisms. It is also a favourite
tors call it. Nothing could ered this Solanum plant, food of the Samuromalus liz-
be farther from the truth! finding it throughout the bal- ards, Spiny Tailed Iguanas
The uniqueness of our ter- ance of the territory south to and the endemic ring-tailed
rain and climate has cre- the Cape. They described it cat found along the Gulf of
ated a plethora of life, as being unlike any other va- California and Gulf Islands.
adapting itself so uniquely riety of Solanum ever found. Also called Mariola,
to the challenges of this In San Jose del Cabo, Hind’s Mariolona, Ojo de Liebre
particular environment also wrote about the estuary (hare’s eye), Sonoran Night-
that some species can only and how this plant flourished shade, Hind’s Nightshade,
be found here in Baja. there. Despite the prolifera- Blue Solanum Bush, Xap
Solanum hindsianum is tion of Dutch and English pi- itapxeen (in the Seri Indian
a member of the potato or rates in the area, the Sulphur language) and Blue Potato
Solanaceae family. This is a returned triumphant and this Bush, this native species is
family with 42 genera world- species now proudly carries well known in nurseries
wide, including Solanum, Hind’s name in the botanical throughout the World. You
which is also called the night- name it was eventually given. may recall this, or a close
shades; a large order of poi- Like most species of variety of it, from your local
sonous and non-poisonous nightshades, mariola, con- home nursery. In the wild, it
dicotyledonous plants found tains some degree of toxic- tends to be very leggy and
unkempt looking, suitable
only for backdrops in gar-
dens. But cultivated, watered
Gricelda cleans, vacuum packs and freezes your catch
and pruned, it is an attractive
for easy transport back home.
bush that can be trained as a
Her secret marinade and smoking process assures
small tree or large shrub.
your catch is the best smoked fish south or
Sometimes, it is featured as
north of the border! And filleting is no extra charge!
a focal point in many gardens.
Cabo Marina, by the Baja Cantina,(01 521) 1437266. VHF Ch. 71. It has long been on the lists
www.dreammakercharter.com dale@dreammakercharter.com of many arid states xeriscape
list of approved plants; and it
chiefly in warm regions and ity. The silvery, wavy-edged, is an important landscape
that include the tobaccos, red lance-shaped leaves, cov- stock in most nurseries in the
peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, ered with microscopic white, southwest United States. In-
petunias, and eggplants. Of star-shaped hairs are poison- terestingly enough, however,
the 103 species of night- ous to humans. (I don’t ad- this plant is not, nor its other
shades in the world, about 12 vise consuming it raw. But, natives brothers and sisters,
species grow in Baja Califor- again the poisonous chemi- common in our Baja nurser-
nia, with three varieties being cals found in nightshades are ies. The majority of plants
the most prominent. Solanum destroyed with heat.) The stocked in the nurseries here
nodiflorum has tiny white- plant is a summer-growing are shipped here from
purple-tinged flowers and perennial with roots that ex- Sinoloa or other parts of the
grows predominantly in on tend as much as six feet away mainland. Interesting, since
the islands of northern Baja. from the parent plant and as Continued on page 38
Solanum sarachoides also deep as 10 feet. This is a
has white flowers and grows desert mechanism to gather
in the mountains of the Sierra as much moisture as is pos-
de San Pedro Martir near sible. Propagation is, like
San Felipe and San Quentin. many desert plants, accom-
However, here in Baja Cali- plished from off-shoots from
fornia Sur and throughout a the mother plant or via seed.
large part of Baja, Solanum The seeds are actually quite
hindsianum is the most delicate and susceptible to
prevalent found throughout birds and mould, so the off-
the peninsula. shoot reproduction alterna-
Records of solanum dis- tive to reproduction insures
covery and cataloguing are the continuation of the plants
traced back to 1837, when genes. Flowering occurs gen-
Richard Brinsley Hinds, a erally August through April,
surgeon and naturalist, along and sporadically throughout
with Edward Belcher, a bota- the year for some plants in
nist and ship’s captain, sailed moister conditions. Once
the English Vessel HMS Sul- germinated, a globous light
phur to Cabo San Lucas. green fruit appears with dark
The Sulphur was commis- green stripes about ½ inch in
sioned to scientifically ex- diameter, with a rather leath-
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RULES 4 KIDS...
continued from page 36
understanding, and protection.
• Always tell the truth.
• Boys and girls have the same
rights.
• Keep your home clean.
• You have the right to equal-
ity. (This one has a cartoon
yellow boy, black boy, and
Mexican looking boy so we
assume it means racial equal-
ity.)
•You have the right to your own
name. (This one features a boy
saying “My name is Tony, not
Fatty.”)
• You have the right to be
healthy.
• Respect the law and authori-
ties.
• Never take candy from
strangers.
• Take care of parks and gar-
dens.
• Drugs will make you stupid
and slow. (This one has a car-
toon kid with rabbit ears who
doesn’t know what two plus
two is.) • Respect your teachers.
• Never get close to a BAJA’S BOUNTY...
stranger’s car. continued from page 37
Never accept gifts from strang-
ers. the plants most likely to suc-
Well, it is all good advice, ceed here, would naturally be
and by looking around we can native plants, wouldn’t you
say most of the advice is nec- agree? If you are planning a
essary. garden or filling in an existing
garden, don’t forget our
beautiful Baja flowers, trees,
shrubs and cactus. You will
use less water and have a
TRAVEL AGENCY higher chance of success with
native plants.
ph 143 1396 fx 143 1397
Blue potato seeds can help cure athlete’s foot,
Baja Indians believed.
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Do Fish Feel Pain? fore becoming aware of the
A new study says they do
situation).
In the study, the scientists
found that goldfish injected
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posed to a painful level of PRIVATE SERVICES VIP ESCORTS
Fishermen who are hands and in the bottom of heat in a test tank hovered in
around lots of dead and dy- our boats. one spot when placed back
ing fish will tell you the fish Joseph Garner of Purdue in their home tank. Garner
never feel a thing, and any- University and his colleagues calls that “fearful avoidance
way it’s fun towing them in Norway report that the behavior.” Such behavior he
through the water by their lip way goldfish respond to pain says is cognitive, not reflex-
for a couple hours. shows that these animals do ive. He points out that other
New research, however, experience pain consciously, fish, after receiving a mor-
suggests that the nervous sys- rather than simply reacting phine injection that blocked
tems of fish are more com- with a reflex, such as when a the impact of pain, showed
plex than thought, and that person recoils after stepping no such fearful behavior.
they do indeed suffer at our on a tack, (jerking away be- Although Garnor’s find-
Why don’t we have one of these? Is somebody out there looking
for a viable business? Here’s a good busines plan for Cabo
ings fit with previous work reaction was not an instinc-
that tentatively suggests fish tive escape behavior.
feel pain, some experts re- Still, the new study does
main unconvinced that the raise ethical concerns.
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